Choctawhatchee Bay at Four Mile Creek Park (in MHHW)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 2.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 3.5 ft; major flooding begins at 6.5 ft.
| Action stage | 1.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 2.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 3.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 6.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 2.6 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.5 ft | The parking lot and docks and Marse Landing begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 2.0 ft | Marse Landing floods. |
| 3.5 ft | Some flooding of the Fisherman's Boatyard and the Shipyard Marina begins. |
| 5.0 ft | A few homes at the end of Andy Drive and Eckie Drive begin to flood. |
| 6.5 ft | Flooding begins along County Road 83A near the oil terminal. |
| 7.0 ft | Water approaches State Road 20. More extensive flooding begins at the Shipyard Marina. Some flooding begins at the oil terminal. |
| 9.0 ft | Flooding begins along State Road 20. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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