Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: NOCF1). 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30.5 ft
US17 bridge overtopped.
26 ft
Water reaches base of US17 bridge and railroad bridge.
23 ft
Water approaches manufacturing facility west of US17 and north of CR760.
18 ft
Road access to private property just east of US17 near Joshua Creek begins to flood.
15 ft
Most farm structures downstream of US17 near Peace River are flooded.
14 ft
Farm structures downstream of US17 near Peace River begin to flood.
13 ft
Farm downstream of US17 near Peace River begins to flood.
12.5 ft
Water approaches farm downstream of US17 near Peace River.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
NOCF1
River
Joshua Creek
County
DeSoto, FL
Coordinates
27.1664°N, 81.8797°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Joshua Creek at Nocatee?
The Joshua Creek at Nocatee 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 Joshua Creek at Nocatee?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Joshua Creek at Nocatee is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Joshua Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Joshua Creek at Nocatee 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 Joshua Creek at Nocatee gauge located?
The gauge is located in DeSoto County, Florida at coordinates 27.1664°N, 81.8797°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Peace River at Platt
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: This link will lead you to the USGS gauge page