Ochlockonee River near Smith Creek (CR 366)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wakulla County, Florida on the Ochlockonee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02330150, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
26 ft
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Record flooding throughout the Lower Ochlockonee River Basin. 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.
26 ft
Major and catastrophic flooding throughout the Lower Ochlockonee River Basin. 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.
24 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.
22 ft
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.
21 ft
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.
20 ft
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.
19 ft
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 floods at this level west of the main bridge.
18 ft
In Wakulla County, most of Easy Street South is flooded. Water begins to encroach on residences at the end of the road.
17 ft
Easy Street South floods about one quarter mile south of Jack Langston Road, extending to the south end of the road.
16.5 ft
Water begins to 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 24, 1969 | 29.75 ft | — |
| Sep 24, 1969 | 29.75 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 2009 | 22.65 ft | 48,300 cfs |
| Apr 4, 2009 | 22.65 ft | 48,300 cfs |
| Aug 26, 2008 | 22.15 ft | 44,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OCLF1
River
Ochlockonee River
County
Wakulla, FL
Coordinates
30.1764°N, 84.6681°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ochlockonee River near Smith Creek (CR 366)?
The Ochlockonee River near Smith Creek (CR 366) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02330150) 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 Smith Creek (CR 366)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ochlockonee River near Smith Creek (CR 366) is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
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Where is the Ochlockonee River near Smith Creek (CR 366) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wakulla County, Florida at coordinates 30.1764°N, 84.6681°W. USGS site number: 02330150. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey