Major Flood
89 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
86 ft
Minor Flood
83 ft
Action Stage
82 ft
What Floods at Each Level
89 ft
A couple of residential structures in Harmony Acres begin to flood or are surrounded by water from Lake Jackson. All boat landings are inaccessible around the lake. A structure along Faulk Drive is surrounded by flood water.
88 ft
Extensive flooding along the west side of Lake Jackson. Water approaches a few residential structures between Crowder Landing and Harmony Acres. Water approaches a few structures along Lakemore Drive and Jacksonview Drive. The Lake Jackson Boat Ramp at Monroe Street is inaccessible above this level.
86 ft
The land approach to residential docks along the lake begin to flood from Crowder Landing to Harmony Acres. Faulk Drive Landing is inaccessible. The Lake Jackson Boat Ramp at Monroe Street begins to flood.
84 ft
The boat ramp at Faulk Landing and the associated road floods up to 1000 ft inland of the landing. Water expands through grassy areas well away from homes in Lake View Acres. Flooding expands at the end of Jackson Cove Road. Recreational area at Crowder Landing is inaccessible at this level.
83 ft
The ramp area at Faulk Landing floods at this level. Surrounding grassy areas near the landing and in Lake View Acres begins to flood. Water reaches the landing at the end of Jackson Cove Road. Recreational area at Crowder Landing begins to flood at this level.
82 ft
Water reaches the ramps to several landings around Lake Jackson. Water nears normally dry land near Lake View Acres and at Faulk Drive Landing.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
LJTF1
River
Lake Jackson
County
Leon, FL
Coordinates
30.5111°N, 84.3001°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lake Jackson near Lakeshore Drive (in NAVD88)?
The Lake Jackson near Lakeshore Drive (in NAVD88) 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 Lake Jackson near Lakeshore Drive (in NAVD88)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lake Jackson near Lakeshore Drive (in NAVD88) is 83 feet. Action stage begins at 82 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 86 feet, and major flooding at 89 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lake Jackson rises?
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Where is the Lake Jackson near Lakeshore Drive (in NAVD88) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Leon County, Florida at coordinates 30.5111°N, 84.3001°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Courtesy of FDEP