Major Flood
20 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
17.5 ft
Minor Flood
14.5 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Significant flooding of homes and property along the entire South Fork Basin begin. This includes property along Creek Street, Black Creek Drive and Lightning Lane. Thunder Road and other main access roads along the creek become impassable. Evacuations in low lying areas are expected.
17.5 ft
Flooding begins to impact numerous homes and structures along Creek Street, Black Creek Drive and Lightning Lane. Access to homes will be cut off by flood waters. Evacuations in low lying areas may be necessary.
16 ft
Flooding of low lying structures along Creek Street begins. Creek Street and driveways leading to Black Creek Drive become impassable. Movement of property to higher ground is recommended.
14.5 ft
Flooding begins to impact low lying driveways and access roads along Creek Street, Black Creek Drive and Lightning Lane. Docks and other low lying property along the creek begin to flood.
10 ft
Should water levels continue rising, preparations to protect property should begin.
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 10, 2017 | 29.36 ft | — |
| Oct 18, 1944 | 26.33 ft | 13,900 cfs |
| May 20, 1959 | 25.21 ft | 12,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PNYF1
River
South Fork Black Creek
County
Clay, FL
Coordinates
29.9792°N, 81.8522°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Black Creek near Penney Farms?
The South Fork Black Creek near Penney Farms gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02245500) 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 South Fork Black Creek near Penney Farms?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Black Creek near Penney Farms is 14.5 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17.5 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Black Creek rises?
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Where is the South Fork Black Creek near Penney Farms gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clay County, Florida at coordinates 29.9792°N, 81.8522°W. USGS site number: 02245500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Black Creek at Middleburg
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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.