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Lake Lafayette Outfall at Chaires Crossroad (in NAVD88)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Leon County, Florida on the Lake Lafayette Outfall. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: LLYF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Major Flood

48.5 ft

Moderate Flood

47.6 ft

Minor Flood

46.5 ft

Action Stage

46 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

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

LLYF1

River

Lake Lafayette Outfall

County

Leon, FL

Coordinates

30.4319°N, 84.1179°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Lake Lafayette Outfall at Chaires Crossroad (in NAVD88)?

The Lake Lafayette Outfall at Chaires Crossroad (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 Lafayette Outfall at Chaires Crossroad (in NAVD88)?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Lake Lafayette Outfall at Chaires Crossroad (in NAVD88) is 46.5 feet. Action stage begins at 46 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 47.6 feet, and major flooding at 48.5 feet.

How do I get alerts when Lake Lafayette Outfall rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Lake Lafayette Outfall at Chaires Crossroad (in NAVD88) to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Lake Lafayette Outfall at Chaires Crossroad (in NAVD88) gauge located?

The gauge is located in Leon County, Florida at coordinates 30.4319°N, 84.1179°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 NWFWMD