RIVER GAUGE · OCKLAWAHA RIVER
Ocklawaha River below Kirkpatrick Dam (in NAVD88)
Putnam County, Florida
Water level2.54 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4 ft
Minor flood5 ft
Moderate flood6 ft
Major flood7 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7 ft
Extensive inundation of structures and roads in the area. Evacuations of people or transfer of property to higher ground is likely.
- 6 ft
Some inundation of roads and low lying structures in the area can be expected. Evacuations of people or property to higher ground is possible.
- 5 ft
Elevated water levels with minor impacts to recreational activities along the river basin.
- 4 ft
Elevated water levels with minor impacts to recreational activities along the river basin.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2017 | 9.7 ft | 16,900 cfs |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 9.01 ft | — |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 8.67 ft | — |
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