Major Flood
50.2 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
49 ft
Minor Flood
47.2 ft
Action Stage
46.2 ft
What Floods at Each Level
59.2 ft
Water reaches the base of the I-75 bridge.
56 ft
Flood waters reach the eastern portion of the northbound rest area on I-75 in Sumter county.
53 ft
Water overwashes Lake Lindsey Road in Nobleton in Hernando county...and floods further south into Forbes Street.
51 ft
Water begins to flood a portion of Lake Lindsey Raod in Nobleton near Sentinel Street in Hernando county.
50.2 ft
Flooding begins to impact Nobleton in Hernando county with areas north of Lake Lindsey Road affected by flood waters.
49 ft
Water encroaches into the wooded areas of Cypress Glen Campground in Hernando county. Further downstream in Nobleton, low lying roads northeast of Lawton Drive begin to flood. In Sumter county, homes along the river south of County Road 647 are prone to flooding.
47.2 ft
Farms and pastureland flood along this stretch of the river in Sumter and Hernando counties. The River Junction Boat Ramp is flooded in Sumter county.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1934 | 53.370000000000005 ft | — |
| Aug 31, 1930 | 52.370000000000005 ft | — |
| Mar 22, 1960 | 51.95 ft | 8,650 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CRMF1
River
Withlacoochee River (FL)
County
Pasco, FL
Coordinates
28.5925°N, 82.2222°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Withlacoochee River (FL) at Croom (in NAVD88)?
The Withlacoochee River (FL) at Croom (in NAVD88) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02312500) 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 Withlacoochee River (FL) at Croom (in NAVD88)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Withlacoochee River (FL) at Croom (in NAVD88) is 47.2 feet. Action stage begins at 46.2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 49 feet, and major flooding at 50.2 feet.
How do I get alerts when Withlacoochee River (FL) rises?
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Where is the Withlacoochee River (FL) at Croom (in NAVD88) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pasco County, Florida at coordinates 28.5925°N, 82.2222°W. USGS site number: 02312500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Withlacoochee River near Rital (in NAVD88)
Downstream: Withlacoochee River at Nobleton (in NAVD88)
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey
- This location is now reporting in height above NAVD88. To convert to the old gauge height, subtract 38.17 feet from the observation.
- 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.