Bruce Creek near Redbay
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 24.5 ft on Sep 16, 2020 (historic crest)
- 22.4 ft on Sep 16, 2004 (historic crest)
- 21.5 ft on Sep 29, 2015 (historic crest)
- 21.4 ft on May 4, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 14.0 ft | The creek approaches bankfull at the SR-81 bridge. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | The creek begins to flood low lying, predominantly wooded areas in proximity to SR-81. |
| 25.0 ft | Water will begin to flood the approaches on the north and southbound sides of the SR-81 bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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