Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Leon County, Florida on the Ochlockonee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02330000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
27 ft
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
37.75 ft
Water will overtop the SR-20 bridge on the Liberty County side of the river.
34 ft
Water will reach the road surface of the SR-20 bridge on the Liberty County side of the river.
30 ft
Water will reach the restaurant on C-120 in Liberty County. Numerous homes, even those elevated, flood along Crooked Road in Leon County.
29 ft
Water reaches the base of the SR-20 bridge over the Ochlockonee River. The bridge is subject to closure at this level. Further downstream in Wakulla County, Smith Creek Road floods at numerous locations south of Jack Langston Road. In Liberty County, access to areas along CR-22 is impossible as the road is flooded more than 1 mile west of the river.
27 ft
Both travel lanes of SR-20 in Liberty County are flooded at this level near the turnoff to the fish camp at C-120. The road is subject to closure above this level. In Wakulla County, water affects several residences along Easy Street North near the boat landing. The Smith Creek Road bridge south of Forest Road 13 over Smith Creek floods at this level. In Liberty County, flooding expands significantly at CR-22. Many residences are flooded at this level.
26.5 ft
In Wakulla County, all areas south of Jack Langston Road on Easy Street South experience significant flooding. Water reaches the base of the bridges over the Ochlockonee River on the Wakulla County side of Forest Road 13. Water reaches the base of the bridge over Smith Creek on Smith Creek Road south of Forest Road 13. In Liberty County, water crosses CR-67 in several places near and south of Forest Road 125. Flooding along CR-22 worsens, affecting more residences.
25.5 ft
In Liberty County, water reaches the road surface of SR-20 near the turnoff to the fish camp at C-120. The road is subject to closure above this level. Further downstream in Wakulla County, flooding worsens along Easy Street South, as all structures not elevated experience significant flooding. In Liberty County, a couple of residences are prone to flooding at the end of CR-22.
25 ft
Crooked Road becomes impassable just south of the old SR-20 crossing. Further downstream in Wakulla County, all homes not elevated on Easy Street South are isolated or flooded at this level. Structures just north of the Jack Langston Boat Ramp are prone to flooding above this level. In Liberty County, CR-67 begins to flood near the turnoff to the Hitchock Lake Camp Ground. Water comes over the riverbank at CR-22 in Liberty County.
24 ft
House trailers on the Liberty County side south of C-120 will start to flood. Further downstream, in Wakulla County, most residences on Easy Street South are surrounded by water or if not elevated, are flooded. The Jack Langston Boat Ramp is in accessible above this level.
23 ft
In Liberty County, the campground and fish camp floods. In Leon County, homes not elevated on Crooked Road begin to flood at this level. Crooked Road becomes impassable about a half mile south of the old SR-20 crossing. Further downstream in Wakulla County, water impacts more homes on Easy Street South. Water comes over the bank at the Jack Langston Boat Ramp. In Liberty County, Forest Road 13 will flood at this level west of the main bridge.
22 ft
Water begins to affect more homes along all of Crooked Road in Leon County. Further downstream in Wakulla County, most of Easy Street South is flooded. Water will encroach on residences at the end of the road.
21 ft
Water continues to impact the backyards of homes near the end of Crooked Road in Leon County. Further downstream in Wakulla County, Easy Street South floods about one quarter mile south of Jack Langston Road, extending to the south end of the road.
20 ft
Water begins to flood the backyards of homes at the end of Crooked Road in Leon County.
19 ft
The parking and the boat ramp at the fish camp in Liberty County will be affected by high water. Further downstream, water will cross the southermost portion of Easy Street South in Wakulla County.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 1957 | 32.64 ft | — |
| Sep 29, 1957 | 32.64 ft | — |
| Sep 22, 1969 | 29.2 ft | — |
| Sep 22, 1969 | 29.2 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 1948 | 28.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BLXF1
River
Ochlockonee River
County
Leon, FL
Coordinates
30.3831°N, 84.6550°W
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What is the current water level of Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20)?
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What is flood stage for Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20) is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
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Where is the Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Leon County, Florida at coordinates 30.3831°N, 84.6550°W. USGS site number: 02330000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.