Chassahowitzka River at Chassahowitzka (In MHHW)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 3.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.0 ft; major flooding begins at 8.0 ft.
| Action stage | 2.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 8.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 4.4 ft on Aug 30, 2023 (historic crest)
- 3.2 ft on Aug 5, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.0 ft | Chassahowitzka River Recreation Area parking lot and Zebrafinch Ave south of the area in Hernando county begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | Chassahowitzka River Campground begins to flood. |
| 4.0 ft | Recreational areas near the Chassahowitzka River are flooded with 1 to 2 feet of water. |
| 6.0 ft | Water begins to flood the city of Chassahowitzka. |
| 7.0 ft | Homes in the western third of Chassahowitzka are flooded. |
| 8.0 ft | Water impacts half of the homes in Chassahowitzka with 1 to 3 feet of water inside. |
| 10.0 ft | Water approaches and floods portions of U.S. 19. Homes in Chassahowitzka are flooded with 2 to 5 feet of water inside. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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