Escambia River near Century
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Escambia County, Florida on the Escambia River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02375500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
37 ft
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
37 ft
Record Flood of 1929 - Severe flooding in Century.
34 ft
Some flooding in the eastern sections of Century.
33.2 ft
Bridge flood of Highway 4 floods.
24.2 ft
Second Flood of Record Hurricenae George - Water enters several houses on Worley Road, Daffin Road, and Fairground Road.
23.7 ft
Second highest record flood - Approximately 8 houses become isolated and sections of Mystic Springs Road, River Bend Road and Fairground Road are impassable. Water from the river flows into ponds at B and L Catfish Farm on Mystic Road.
23.3 ft
Widespread flooding of pasture and farm land. Water begins to reach Mystic Springs Road, Worley Road, Mamer Holley Lane and River Bend Road. Approximately 5 houses become isolated in the McDavid and Molino communities. Public boat ramps at Mystic Springs and Fairground Road are submerged.
19 ft
Low lying pastures will flood. Cattle should be moved to higher ground.
17 ft
Considerable flooding of lowlands.
13 ft
Minor overflow of lowlands in the area.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 1929 | 37.8 ft | 215,000 cfs |
| Mar 14, 1929 | 37.8 ft | 215,000 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1990 | 24.35 ft | 103,000 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1990 | 24.35 ft | 103,000 cfs |
| Sep 29, 1998 | 23.84 ft | 118,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CTYF1
River
Escambia River
County
Escambia, FL
Coordinates
30.9650°N, 87.2342°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Escambia River near Century?
The Escambia River near Century gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02375500) 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 Escambia River near Century?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Escambia River near Century is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 37 feet.
How do I get alerts when Escambia River rises?
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Where is the Escambia River near Century gauge located?
The gauge is located in Escambia County, Florida at coordinates 30.9650°N, 87.2342°W. USGS site number: 02375500. 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.