Choctawhatchee River at Caryville (US 90)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 27.1 ft on Mar 17, 1929 (historic crest)
- 23.9 ft on Jul 9, 1994 (historic crest)
- 21.6 ft on Apr 24, 1928 (historic crest)
- 21.2 ft on Mar 21, 1990 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Extensive lowland flooding will occur. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | In Holmes County, Boat Ramp Road south of CR-179 will flood. Access to several of the fish camps off Boat Ramp Road may become inaccessible above this level. |
| 15.0 ft | In Holmes County, water begins to flood areas off Buck Rodgers Road east of CR-179A in Holmes County. Access to several of the fish camps become inaccessible above this level. |
| 16.0 ft | Highway 279 south of Interstate 10 begins to flood in Washington County. Several rural roads in the area will also flood. |
| 17.0 ft | Water reaches CR-179 in Holmes County near the intersection with Boat Ramp Road. |
| 18.0 ft | Water begins to flood areas along CR-279 in Washington County north of Interstate 10. Several structures along the highway south of US-90 begin to flood. |
| 20.0 ft | Water begins to flood US 90 above one half mile east of the bridge in Washington County. Water will cover portions of the railroad in Caryville. |
| 21.0 ft | The access ramps to Interstate 10 at CR 279 begin to flood at this level. |
| 23.0 ft | US 90 is flooded up to a foot deep east of the Choctawhatchee River bridge in Caryville. Water also reaches the base of the US 90 bridge and the highway is subject to closure at this level. |
| 24.0 ft | Water reaches Palmer Drive in Caryville, flooding several residences. Water begins to flood structures in Westville near Ritter Road and CR-179A. |
| 27.0 ft | All areas in Westville east of CR-179A and west of CR-179 in Caryville flood. The water will be several feet deep in some areas. |
| 30.0 ft | Water reaches the road surface of Interstate 10 between Exit 104 and the Choctawhatchee River Bridge in Washington County. The interstate is subject to closure at this level. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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