Major Flood
15 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.4 ft
Hurricane Georges-Water in homes at Trevor Court and Antioch Roads. Highway 85 floods. Buildings underwater in Highway 85 roadside park. Highway 90 bridge flooded.
15 ft
Water in Trevor Court. Some homes in Rattle Snake Bluff become flooded.
14 ft
Residential flooding in the Trevor Court area.
13 ft
Homes on south bank of river begin to flood near Crestview.
12 ft
Residential areas on the south bank of river near Crestview become isolated. Rattlesnake Bluff Road closed.
11 ft
Flooding becomes a threat to the Trevor Court and Rattlesnake Bluff areas.
10 ft
Some flooding of trailers north of the Okaloosa Correctional Institute. Water surrounds home on Sowel Road.
8.5 ft
Water in yards on Sowel Road.
8 ft
Minor flooding of low lying areas.
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, 1998 | 21.4 ft | 59,100 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2020 | 16.61 ft | 31,723 cfs |
| Mar 29, 2009 | 15.78 ft | 28,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shoal River near Crestview?
The Shoal River near Crestview gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02369000) 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 Shoal River near Crestview?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Shoal River near Crestview is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Shoal River rises?
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Where is the Shoal River near Crestview gauge located?
The gauge is located in Okaloosa County, Florida at coordinates 30.6972°N, 86.5708°W. USGS site number: 02369000. 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
- 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.
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