Alaqua Creek near Pleasant Ridge at Nelson Road
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 51.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 54.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 58.0 ft; major flooding begins at 61.0 ft.
| Action stage | 51.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 54.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 58.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 61.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 59.6 ft on Sep 16, 2020 (historic crest)
- 59.6 ft on Sep 29, 2015 (historic crest)
- 59.0 ft on Oct 1, 1998 (historic crest)
- 56.6 ft on Apr 30, 2014 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 51.0 ft | The creek will approach bankfull at Nelson Road. |
|---|---|
| 54.0 ft | The creek will overflow into wooded areas along the creek both upstream and downstream of Nelson Road. |
| 58.0 ft | Water will flood Johns Lane and a small community park 10 miles downstream of the gage site at the SR-20 crossing. The boat ramp on the south side of SR-20 will flood. |
| 59.0 ft | The creek will begin to impact the Nelson Road bridge. Just upstream of the SR-20 bridge, homes on Johns Lane will be surrounded by flood waters. A home just south of SR-20 will flood. |
| 61.0 ft | Major flash flooding throughout the creek basin. Structures on Johns Lane will flood and rising waters will approach the base of the SR-20 bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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