Major Flood
24 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Highway 4 bridge is closed.
23 ft
Water reaches eaves of buildings in Cotton Bridge Park.
16 ft
Some residential flooding occurs downstream from the Highway 4 bridge.
14.5 ft
Flooding of Cotton Ridge Park in Baker begins.
11 ft
Minor flooding of secondary roads and lowlands from the Highway 4 Bridge downstream.
9.5 ft
Kennedy and Peaden Bridges are flooded upstream of Highway 4 bridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 1998 | 25.68 ft | 26,500 cfs |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 25.61 ft | 26,200 cfs |
| Oct 5, 1995 | 25 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BAKF1
River
Blackwater River (AL)
County
Okaloosa, FL
Coordinates
30.8333°N, 86.7347°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blackwater River (AL) near Baker?
The Blackwater River (AL) near Baker gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02370000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Blackwater River (AL) near Baker?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blackwater River (AL) near Baker is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Blackwater River (AL) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Blackwater River (AL) near Baker to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Blackwater River (AL) near Baker gauge located?
The gauge is located in Okaloosa County, Florida at coordinates 30.8333°N, 86.7347°W. USGS site number: 02370000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.