St. Johns River at Buckman Bridge (I-295) (in MHHW)
Duval County, Florida
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 3.5 ft
Major Flooding - 3.50 feet above NAVD88 - Extensive inundation of structures and roads in the area is expected. Evacuations of people or transfer of property to higher ground is likely and the advice of Emergency Management should be heeded.
- 2.5 ft
Moderate Flooding - 2.50 feet above NAVD88 - Some flooding of structures and roads along the St. Johns River and other inland waterways is expected. Evacuation of people or property to higher ground is possible and the advice of Emergency Management or local officials should be heeded.
- 2 ft
Minor Flooding - 2.00 feet above NAVD88 - Flooding of low lying areas...city parks and normally flood prone roadways is likely. Some boat ramps and docks along the St. Johns River and other inland waterways will begin to flood.
- 1.5 ft
Action Stage - 1.50 feet above NAVD88 - Minor Flooding possible. Should water levels continue rising...preparations to protect property should begin. Clarks Fish Camp along Julington Creek may begin to experience minor flooding above this level.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 5.2 ft | — |
| Nov 10, 2022 | 3.77 ft | — |
| Sep 26, 2004 | 3.44 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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