Sopchoppy River near Sopchoppy (FR 343)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wakulla County, Florida on the Sopchoppy River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02327100, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
34 ft
Moderate Flood
30 ft
Minor Flood
28 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
Significant flooding throughout the Sopchoppy Basin. Many homes, even those elevated are subject to flooding.
34 ft
Many low lying homes will be flooded or surrounded by water in the city of Sopchoppy. Numerous roads near the Sopchoppy River are flooded. The Painted Bridge is overtopped at this level.
32 ft
Water reaches the base of the FR-343 bridge in the Apalachicola National Forest. Access into many areas along the river north of the City of Sopchoppy becomes severely restricted.
30 ft
The Painted Bridge begins to flood at this level. Homes on stilts in low lying areas in the city of Sopchoppy will experience flooding on the ground level.
28 ft
Parsons Lane, Mount Beasor Road, and Greenough Road in vicinity of the Painted Bridge are flooded and likely impassable above this level.
26.5 ft
Mount Beasor Road floods at this level north of the Painted Bridge and is subject to closure above this level.
25 ft
Parsons Lane begins to flood on the west bank of the river north of Sopchoppy.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2012 | 36.8 ft | 11,700 cfs |
| Jun 26, 2012 | 36.8 ft | 11,700 cfs |
| Jul 30, 1975 | 34.47 ft | 5,260 cfs |
| Jul 30, 1975 | 34.47 ft | 5,260 cfs |
| Sep 22, 2000 | 34.25 ft | 7,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SOPF1
River
Sopchoppy River
County
Wakulla, FL
Coordinates
30.1292°N, 84.4944°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sopchoppy River near Sopchoppy (FR 343)?
The Sopchoppy River near Sopchoppy (FR 343) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02327100) 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 Sopchoppy River near Sopchoppy (FR 343)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sopchoppy River near Sopchoppy (FR 343) is 28 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 34 feet.
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Where is the Sopchoppy River near Sopchoppy (FR 343) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wakulla County, Florida at coordinates 30.1292°N, 84.4944°W. USGS site number: 02327100. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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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.
- Impacts can be higher downstream, when heaviest rain occurs south of the gauge, near the City of Sopchoppy.