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Apalachicola River at Bloody Bluff (in NAVD88)

National Weather Service gauge ABFF1 · Florida · Franklin County · 29.8733, -85.0115

Stage at this gauge is reported in NAVD88.

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.5 ft; major flooding begins at 12.5 ft.

Action stage7.0 ft
Minor flooding8.5 ft
Moderate flooding10.5 ft
Major flooding12.5 ft

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

7.0 ftThe boat ramp at Howard Creek Landing in Gulf County will be prone to flooding.
8.5 ftWater begins to flood low lying areas around Howard Creek in Gulf County.
10.0 ftFlooding begins on the east bank of the river at Fort Gadsden in Franklin County.
10.5 ftAt Howard Creek in Gulf County, water begins to cover roads and restrict access throughout the area.
11.5 ftIn Howard Creek in Gulf County, numerous roads in the area are subject to closure. Water will begin to surround structures, with up to 1 foot of standing water in a few areas.
12.5 ftAt Howard Creek in Gulf County water will be up to 2 feet deep throughout portions of the community. Homes not elevated will be prone to flooding.
13.0 ftIn Howard Creek in Gulf County, significant flooding will result in portions of the community being inaccessible. Water will be up to 3 feet deep in some areas, flooding even some homes that are elevated.

Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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