Fisheating Creek at Palmdale
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Glades County, Florida on the Fisheating Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02256500, 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
9 ft
8,850 cfs
Moderate Flood
8 ft
5,250 cfs
Minor Flood
7 ft
2,650 cfs
Action Stage
5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12.44 ft
Record Flood after torrential rains from Tropical Storm How in October, 1951. Extensive severe flooding on both sides of the creek including fishing and recreation camps and river access roads. Access to US 27 bridge washed out. Nicodemous Slough flowed over SR 78 south of Lakeport. Ranch and farm buildings in rural Glades Co isolated by flood waters. Extensive damage to roads and bridges in the county.
11 ft
Water could start to cover Highway US 27 on either end of the bridge. Homes in Palmdale could experience flooding, and the railroad track bridge and Fisheating Creek Campground will be completely flooded.
11 ft
Water will start to dissipate along Highway US 27 on either end of the bridge and retreat from homes in Palmdale.The railroad track bridge and Fisheating Creek Campground will still remain completely flooded.
10 ft
A few houses along Fisheating Creek near Palmdale starts to be affected by the water. The railroad tracks, upstream camprounds and access roads, and buildings in the campground are completely flooded.
10 ft
A few houses along Fisheating Creek near Palmdale could still be flooded. The railroad tracks, Upstream campgounds, access roads to the campgound, and buildings in the campground are still completely flooded.
9 ft
The water starts to retreat from the railroad tracks, the upstream campground roads, and all buildings in the campground are still completely flooded.
9 ft
The railroad tracks bridge beings to be affected by the water, the upstream campground roads, and all buildings in the campground are completely flooded.
8 ft
The water begins retreat from inside the main office and store in the campground. The Upstream campground and access roads to the campground are still completely flooded.
8 ft
The upstream campground and access roads to the campground completely flooded and water begins to come inside the main office and store in the campground.
7 ft
Fisheating Creek is at Flood Stage. Access road to campground and the bath house are flooded.
7 ft
Fisheating creek is coming out of flood stage. Access road to campground and the bath house are still Flooded.
6 ft
Bankfull Stage. Very minor flooding into adjacent swamps near the creek.
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 2, 1951 | 12.44 ft | 31,400 cfs |
| Oct 2, 1951 | 12.44 ft | 31,400 cfs |
| Sep 18, 1947 | 11.06 ft | 16,400 cfs |
| Sep 18, 1947 | 11.06 ft | 16,400 cfs |
| Sep 23, 1948 | 10.52 ft | 14,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PLMF1
River
Fisheating Creek
County
Glades, FL
Coordinates
26.9322°N, 81.3150°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fisheating Creek at Palmdale?
The Fisheating Creek at Palmdale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02256500) 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 Fisheating Creek at Palmdale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fisheating Creek at Palmdale is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
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Where is the Fisheating Creek at Palmdale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Glades County, Florida at coordinates 26.9322°N, 81.3150°W. USGS site number: 02256500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, 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.