Major Flood
35 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
31 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Major flooding throughout the basin upstream of Lake Talquin. US-27 is subject to closure.
34 ft
US Highway 27 is monitored for possible closure.
33 ft
Water will approach several structures on the Leon County side of the river near US-90 off Houston Road.
31 ft
Iron Bridge Road (CR-153) in Gadsden County is prone to flooding just north of the river crossing. Residences several miles downstream of the gage site near US-90 on the Leon County side will have water in their backyards.
28 ft
Water spreads out across the flood plain on both banks of the river further inundating wooded areas. The boat ramp at Iron Bridge Road (CR-153) in Gadsden County is flooded.
26 ft
The river overflows into wooded bottomlands near US-27 and CR-153 in Leon and Gadsden Counties.
20 ft
Tower Road boat ramp subject to closure
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 1948 | 35.08 ft | 55,900 cfs |
| Aug 25, 2008 | 33.68 ft | 37,400 cfs |
| Apr 4, 2009 | 33.45 ft | 35,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HVNF1
River
Ochlockonee River
County
Leon, FL
Coordinates
30.5539°N, 84.3842°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27)?
The Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02329000) 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 Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 31 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ochlockonee River rises?
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Where is the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Leon County, Florida at coordinates 30.5539°N, 84.3842°W. USGS site number: 02329000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Ochlockonee River
On This River
Upstream: Ochlockonee River near Concord (CR 12)
Downstream: Lake Talquin at Jackson Bluff Dam (in NGVD29)
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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.