Major Flood
4.2 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
2.7 ft
Minor Flood
1.7 ft
Action Stage
1.2 ft
What Floods at Each Level
4.2 ft
Major Flooding - 4.2 feet above MHHW - Extensive inundation of structures and roads in the area is expected. Evacuations of people or transfer of property to higher ground is likely and the advice of Emergency Management should be heeded.
2.7 ft
Moderate Flooding - 2.7 feet above MHHW - Some flooding of structures and roads along the St. Johns River...Deep Creek and other inland waterways is expected. Evacuation of people or property to higher ground is possible and the advice of Emergency Management or local officials should be heeded.
1.7 ft
Minor Flooding - 1.7 feet above MHHW - Flooding of low lying areas, parks, campgrounds and normally flood prone roadways is likely. Boat ramps...docks and low lying farmland along Deep Creek...the St. Johns River and other inland waterways will become flooded.
1.2 ft
Action Stage - 1.2 feet above MHHW - Minor Flooding possible in low lying areas along Deep Creek and Federal Point. Should water levels continue rising...preparations to protect property should begin.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | 5.94 ft | 3,120 cfs |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 5.75 ft | 6,000 cfs |
| Sep 14, 2001 | 5.569999999999999 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Deep Creek at Spuds (in MHHW)?
The Deep Creek at Spuds (in MHHW) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02245260) 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 Deep Creek at Spuds (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Deep Creek at Spuds (in MHHW) is 1.7 feet. Action stage begins at 1.2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2.7 feet, and major flooding at 4.2 feet.
How do I get alerts when Deep Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Deep Creek at Spuds (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 Deep Creek at Spuds (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Johns County, Florida at coordinates 29.7294°N, 81.4869°W. USGS site number: 02245260. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: St. Johns River at Jacksonville (in MHHW)
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.