Major Flood
71.4 ft
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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
67 ft
Minor Flood
65 ft
Action Stage
64.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
76.5 ft
Water overtops the US 301 bridge guardrail.
72.9 ft
Water reaches the approach road surface to the US 301 bridge.
71.4 ft
Water reaches the base of the US 301 bridge over the river. Flooding expands significantly downstream of the bridge in Sumter county, impacting more residences between the river and SW 128th Place. In Hernando County, water reaches Shale Street, isolating access to multiple residences in the area.
69 ft
Flooding in Sumter county surrounds numerous residences along SW 129th Blvd as well as restricting access into the area. Flooding also impacts much of SW 128th Lane and crosses SW 42nd Way. In Hernando County, water surrounds two homes at the end of Chimney Rock Drive.
67 ft
Water crosses SW 129th Blvd in Sumter County and affects residences on the south side of the roadway. Portions of SW 128th Lane also flood. In Hernando County, water approaches residences on the north side of Chimney Road Drive.
65 ft
Water spreads out of the bank impacting the backyards of residences on both sides of the river in Hernando and Sumter Counties.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RERF1
River
Little Withlacoochee River
County
Hernando, FL
Coordinates
28.5725°N, 82.1556°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Withlacoochee River at Rerdell (in NAVD88)?
The Little Withlacoochee River at Rerdell (in NAVD88) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02312200) 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 Little Withlacoochee River at Rerdell (in NAVD88)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Withlacoochee River at Rerdell (in NAVD88) is 65 feet. Action stage begins at 64.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 67 feet, and major flooding at 71.4 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Withlacoochee River rises?
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Where is the Little Withlacoochee River at Rerdell (in NAVD88) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hernando County, Florida at coordinates 28.5725°N, 82.1556°W. USGS site number: 02312200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Click here for the USGS Observations
- This location is now reporting in height above NAVD88. To convert to the old gauge height, subtract 58.06 feet from the observation.
- 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.