Major Flood
3.5 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: HOGF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
2.5 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
Action Stage
1.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
6 ft
Flooding expands south of Churchill Bayou Road and Chat Holley Road to Vota Lane, Duffy Lane, and Market Street.
5 ft
Nearly all homes north of Churchill Bayou Road and Chat Holley Road in the Hogtown Bayou area flood.
3.5 ft
Widespread flooding of homes and roads west of Indian Woman Road north of Ann Street. Widespread flooding north of Churchill Bayou Drive.
3 ft
Water surrounds many homes west of County Road 393 and north of Churchill Bayou Road. Some flooding of roads and homes near the head of Hogtown Bayou begins.
2.5 ft
Water approaches homes closest to the shore of Hogtown Bayou along Eddy Lane, 7th Street, and 6th Street. Flooding of businesses near the County Road 393 bridge begins.
2 ft
Water begins to surround elevated homes on Mallard Lane, Teal Court, and Tyler James Way. Flooding of marshland begins to approach 13th Street and Church Street.
1.5 ft
Marshland south and west of Nursery Road begins to flood. Water approaches the backyards of homes on Mallard Lane, Teal Court, and Tyler James Way.
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 27, 2024 | 2.42 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
HOGF1
River
Choctawhatchee Bay
County
Walton, FL
Coordinates
30.3992°N, 86.2289°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Choctawhatchee Bay at Hogtown Bayou (in MHHW)?
The Choctawhatchee Bay at Hogtown Bayou (in MHHW) gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Choctawhatchee Bay at Hogtown Bayou (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Choctawhatchee Bay at Hogtown Bayou (in MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2.5 feet, and major flooding at 3.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Choctawhatchee Bay rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Choctawhatchee Bay at Hogtown Bayou (in MHHW) 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 Choctawhatchee Bay at Hogtown Bayou (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Walton County, Florida at coordinates 30.3992°N, 86.2289°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Data Courtesy of Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Water levels are referenced to the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) Datum. This datum can be used to approximate sea water inundation of normally dry ground near the coast. For specific impacts, please refer to the statements on this page.