Tide Station near Spring Creek Boat Ramp (In MHHW)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wakulla County, Florida on the Tide Station. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02327031, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
6 ft
Moderate Flood
4 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
Action Stage
1 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Flooding of historic proportions. Many areas in Panacea, Ochlockonee Bay, and Mashes Sands are flooded by water of at least 8 feet deep, if not higher. Homes not elevated in these areas will likely be destroyed. At this level flooding water could reach as far north as US-98 (between Spring Creek and Wakulla Beach Rd.). Homes south of US-98 in this area will have flooded yards. Homes further south will see more significant flooding.
9 ft
Catastrophic flooding of Panacea, Ochlockonee and Mashes Sands. In Panacea, much of the area east of US-98 is flooded by water up to 5 ft deep. Meanwhile, flooding extends west of US-98 and Otter Rd floods up to 2-3 feet deep. Access to Panacea along US-98 becomes impossible. In Ochlockonee Bay, Pelican Bay Road becomes flooded up to 3 feet in some sections making access to homes along Elberta and Simmons Ct. impossible. Portions of Spring Creek, Shell Point, and surrounding areas are flooded up to 6 feet.
6.01 ft
Areas along Ochlockonee Bay near the US-98 bridge in Wakulla County flood up to 2 feet deep. Access to Mashes Sands Beach beyond the bridge is impossible. Structures not elevated in Bay, Spring Creek, Shell Point, Live Oak Point and surrounding areas will be heavily damaged or destroyed.
6 ft
Significant flooding in Panacea, Ochlockonee Bay, and Mashes Sands. US-98 begins to flood in several places in Panacea and Ochlockonee Bay. Water crosses the highway at Panacea Mineral Springs and near the airstrip in Ochlockonee Bay, isolating the area. Some areas of Panacea east of US-98 flood up to 3 feet deep.
5 ft
Access to Mashes Sands Beach east of the 500 block becomes impossible above this level. Many elevated structures are surrounded by water up to 2 feet. Flooding expands inland in Panacea east of US-98 affecting areas primarily east of Mississippi Avenue.
4 ft
Flooding expands inland to cover portions of Panacea east of US-98 particularly near the marina and areas east of Mississippi Avenue. Access to Spring Creek, Shell Point, Live Oak Point, and surrounding areas becomes impossible above this level. In Mashes Sands Beach, flooding expands to cover much of the ground east of Blue Crab Lane. Structures not elevated are flooded with water up to 1 ft deep.
3 ft
Water will be up to 2 feet deep along portions of Mashes Sands Beach Road east of Blue Crab Lane. Two residences not elevated are prone to flooding above this level. In Spring Creek, flooding begins along portions of Ben Willis Rd. and Springview Dr., affecting access to homes in that area. Access to Shell point along County Road 367 becomes limited. Access to Shell point along Canal St. becomes limited.
2.5 ft
Water will flood several inches deep along Mashes Sands Beach Road east of Blue Crab Lane.
2 ft
Water will flood the lower portions of Bottoms Road in Panacea near the boat ramp. Mashes Sands Beach Road will begin to flood east of Blue Crab Lane. Water will begin to flood Wakulla Beach Road. One home west of this road will be surrounded by water 2 feet deep.
1.5 ft
Water will flood the parking area at Mashes Sands Beach.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 8.76 ft | — |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 8.76 ft | — |
| Sep 1, 2016 | 5.9 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Sep 1, 2016 | 5.9 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 3.95 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Station near Spring Creek Boat Ramp (In MHHW)?
The Tide Station near Spring Creek Boat Ramp (In MHHW) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02327031) 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 Tide Station near Spring Creek Boat Ramp (In MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Station near Spring Creek Boat Ramp (In MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
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Where is the Tide Station near Spring Creek Boat Ramp (In MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wakulla County, Florida at coordinates 30.0725°N, 84.3275°W. USGS site number: 02327031. 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
- Water levels are referenced to the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) Datum. This datum can be used to approximate sea water inundation of normally dry ground near the coast. For specific impacts, please refer to the statements on this page.