Deer Point Lake at Deer Point Dam (in NAVD88)
Stage at this gauge is reported in NAVD88.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.0 ft; major flooding begins at 9.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 9.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.5 ft on Sep 16, 2020 (historic crest)
- 7.0 ft on Aug 17, 2021 (historic crest)
- 6.7 ft on Oct 10, 2018 (historic crest)
- 4.9 ft on Feb 13, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.5 ft | Water levels begin to impact a few docks along the lake. |
|---|---|
| 6.5 ft | Docks and back yards of some homes along the lake begin to flood at this level. |
| 8.0 ft | Water begins to surround and flood some homes along the lake. |
| 9.0 ft | Flooding continues to expand, impacting multiple homes along the lake. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Deer Point Lake NOAA tide station · 0.0 mi
- Lynn Haven NOAA tide station · 2.6 mi
- Econfina Creek near Deer Point Lake (in NAVD88) NWS gauge · 6.0 mi
- East Bay at Watson Bayou Pier (in MHHW) NWS gauge · 8.2 mi
- Econfina Creek near Bennett NWS gauge · 8.5 mi
- Tide Station at Panama City Marina (in MHHW) NWS gauge · 8.9 mi