Major Flood
26 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
23 ft
Minor Flood
19.5 ft
Action Stage
17.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Significant flood impacts along River Road NE and in the Ancient Oaks Community in Steinhatchee. Water will begin to impact the RV Park in Tennile.
23 ft
Water has flooded all of River Road NE and Ancient Oaks private roads up to 3 feet deep in some areas. All houses and mobile homes now have water flowing underneath. Water is also flooding property and is under some houses on Cooey Island near Palm Street NE.
19.5 ft
Water begins to flood downstream at Steinhatchee Falls Park. Minor flooding of roads begins along River Road NE. Water will begin to encroach onto the yards of residences in the Ancient Oaks Community in Steinhatchee.
16.75 ft
Steinhatchee Falls Park is subject to closure above this level.
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 12, 1964 | 26.09 ft | — |
| Aug 7, 2021 | 24.6 ft | — |
| Aug 14, 1970 | 23.970000000000002 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
STEF1
River
Steinhatchee River
County
Taylor, FL
Coordinates
29.7864°N, 83.3217°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Steinhatchee River near Cross City?
The Steinhatchee River near Cross City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02324000) 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 Steinhatchee River near Cross City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Steinhatchee River near Cross City is 19.5 feet. Action stage begins at 17.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Steinhatchee River rises?
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Where is the Steinhatchee River near Cross City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Taylor County, Florida at coordinates 29.7864°N, 83.3217°W. USGS site number: 02324000. 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.