Santa Fe River near Fort White (in NAVD88)
Gilchrist County, Florida
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 40 ft
Water reaches the top of the SR 47 bridge railing.
- 38 ft
Water begins to flood the SR 47 bridge travel lanes.
- 35 ft
Water reaches the base of the SR 47 bridge.
- 31.5 ft
Water reaches the approach roadway surface to the SR 47 bridge.
- 29 ft
Major damage and disruption to the community is expected. Roads will be cut off and many homes will be surrounded by water. Boat wash damage to homes will be severe.
- 25 ft
Damage to homes at low elevation as well as basement areas underneath homes on stilts is likely.
- 23.25 ft
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone on the Santa Fe River from the centerline of the US 27 Bridge downstream to one-half mile upstream from the State Road 47 Bridge.
- 23 ft
Minor damage to dwellings is possible due to boat wash.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 1964 | 35.4 ft | 17,000 cfs |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 34.46 ft | 17,300 cfs |
| Apr 11, 1948 | 33.760000000000005 ft | 3,730 cfs |
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