RIVER GAUGE · ST. JOHNS RIVER
St. Johns River near Deland
Lake County, Florida
Water level2.18 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action3.5 ft
Minor flood4 ft
Moderate flood4.8 ft
Major flood5.3 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 5.3 ft
Major flooding occurs to many structures and marinas along the river and in the Hontoon Island area.
- 4.8 ft
Water starts to enter low lying buildings around Hontoon Island. Many secondary roads and homes in low lying areas are flooded.
- 4.5 ft
Water moves into yards and approaches buildings around Hontoon Island.
- 4 ft
Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina.
- 3.5 ft
Flooding of campsites and trails occurs at Hontoon Island State Park.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2022 | 6.33 ft | — |
| Oct 10, 1953 | 6.06 ft | — |
| Oct 2, 1960 | 5.84 ft | — |
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St. Johns River at Buckman Bridge (I-295) (in MHHW)
St. Johns River near Cocoa
St. Johns River at Dames Point Bridge (I-295) (in MHHW)
St. Johns River at Dames Point Bridge (I-295) (in MHHW)
St. Johns River at Shands Bridge (in MHHW)
St. Johns River at Shands Bridge
St. Johns River above Lake Harney
St. Johns River at Main Street Bridge (in MHHW)
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