Major Flood
58 ft
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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
54 ft
Minor Flood
50 ft
Action Stage
44 ft
What Floods at Each Level
64 ft
Flooding expands to more than one half mile from the river. Catastrophic flood damage to homes occurs.
61 ft
Much of the area within one quarter mile of the river is flooding affecting numerous residences. The approach to the CR 141 bridge in Madison County floods at this level.
58 ft
Significant flooding occurs along the lower portion of the Withlacoochee River. Numerous homes along the river are impacted from NE Withlacoochee Bluffs in Madison County and along SW 32nd Lane and SW 37th Terrace in Hamilton County.
56 ft
In Hamilton County, several residences are surrounded by water and access is restricted to the area near SW 78th Way.
54 ft
Water begins to surround homes on the Madison County side of the river along NE Withlacoochee Bluffs.
52 ft
Water begins to flood backyards of residences on the Madison County side of the river upstream of the gauge.
50 ft
Water begins to overflow the bank on both sides of the river upstream of the gauge mainly into wooded areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2009 | 64.33 ft | 53,500 cfs |
| Apr 27, 2014 | 57.45 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Mar 4, 2013 | 57.160000000000004 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WTHF1
River
Withlacoochee River
County
Madison, FL
Coordinates
30.4103°N, 83.1803°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Withlacoochee River near Lee (in NAVD88)?
The Withlacoochee River near Lee (in NAVD88) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02319394) 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 near Lee (in NAVD88)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Withlacoochee River near Lee (in NAVD88) is 50 feet. Action stage begins at 44 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 54 feet, and major flooding at 58 feet.
How do I get alerts when Withlacoochee River rises?
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Where is the Withlacoochee River near Lee (in NAVD88) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Florida at coordinates 30.4103°N, 83.1803°W. USGS site number: 02319394. 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
- Flood stages and impact descriptions for this site are referenced to the NAVD88 datum. Additional datum information can be found at the bottom of this page.