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Black Creek at Middleburg

National Weather Service gauge BCMF1 · Florida · Clay County · 30.0758, -81.8639 · USGS 02246010

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.5 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.

Action stage14.0 ft
Minor flooding15.0 ft
Moderate flooding16.5 ft
Major flooding18.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

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

15.0 ftWater begins to enter backyards of residential properties along Hawk Haven Road and Lazy Acres Road and Redbug Alley on the north bank of the North Fork. Flooding begins at Enchanted Lane on the south bank of the North Fork.
15.5 ftWater begins to enter backyards of residential properties along Hawk Haven Road and Lazy Acres Road and Redbug Alley on the north bank of the North Fork. Flooding begins at Enchanted Lane on the south bank of the North Fork. Flooding begins further downstream of the Blanding Blvd Bridge along North and South Lee. Flooding begins on areas of the south bank of the North Fork, particularly at Scenic Drive and Enchanted Lane.
16.5 ftSome homes on Hawk Haven Drive are isolated by flood waters. Flooding expands along the north bank of the North Fork along Lazy Acres Road, with water entering numerous residences. On the south bank of the North Fork, flooding expands impacting properties along Scenic Drive east of Wisteria Lane. Downstream of the Blanding Blvd Bridge, water moves under severeal structures on North and South Lee near the creek.
17.5 ftSignificant flooding throughout the North Fork Black Creek Basin. Flooding worsens considerably on the north bank of the North Fork along Lazy Acres Road, with numerous residences flooded, some with more than 2 feet of water inside. Access into some of these areas by Lazy Acres Road becomes impossible. On the south bank of the North Fork, Scenic Drive near Wisteria becomes impassable. Numerous residences in this area flood, with up to 2 feet of water inside.
17.5 ftDownstream of the Blanding Blvd Bridge flooding worsens along Lee Drive North and Lee Drive South. Flooding expands onto Cornell and Main Street.
19.0 ftConsiderable flooding throughout the North Fork Black Creek Basin. Water Expands on the north bank of the North Fork beyond Trefoil Trail, impacting homes on the American Way. Lazy Acres Trail is impassable in many locations with numerous structures floodedwith several feet of water inside. On the south bank of the North Fork, flooding expands along Scenic Drive and homes along the creek. Scenic Drive is impassable in several places. Downstream of Blanding Blvd Bridge, flooding continues to worsen.
23.5 ftCatastrophic flooding continues throughout the North Fork Black Creek Basin. On the north bank of the North Fork, homes not elevated are rendered uninhabitable on Lazy Acres Trail. Water reaches Falcon Run Lane and Country Meadows Drive, surrounding residences in the area. On the south bank of the North Fork, Banks Road and Laurel Drive are impassable. Homes not elevated along the creek experience extensive inundation. Elevated structures along both banks of the creek begin flooding inside.
30.5 ftHistoric Flooding along the North Fork Black Creek Basin. The approaches to the Blanding Blvd Bridge on the north side of the North Fork begin to flood. Widespread inundation of numerous sides on both banks of the creek expands with many homes uninhabitable or destroyed.

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

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