Econfina Creek near Bennett
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.6 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.6 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.8 ft; major flooding begins at 16.8 ft.
| Action stage | 9.6 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.6 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.8 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.8 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.6 ft on Sep 1, 1926 (historic crest)
- 15.0 ft on Mar 3, 1991 (historic crest)
- 13.7 ft on Oct 12, 2018 (historic crest)
- 13.6 ft on Sep 17, 2020 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.6 ft | Water begins to overflow the creek into wooded bottomlands. Increased flows into Deer Point Lake above this level may result in minor flooding along the lakeshore. |
|---|---|
| 11.8 ft | Above this level, inflows into Deer Point Lake could result in moderate flooding along the lakeshore. |
| 16.8 ft | The County Road 388 bridge over Econfina Creek is subject to closure at this level. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Econfina Creek near Deer Point Lake (in NAVD88) NWS gauge · 2.8 mi
- Econfina Creek at State Road 20 NWS gauge · 3.3 mi
- Bear Creek at US 231 NWS gauge · 7.5 mi
- Deer Point Lake at Deer Point Dam (in NAVD88) NWS gauge · 8.5 mi
- Deer Point Lake NOAA tide station · 8.5 mi
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