Kinchafoonee Creek at Preston (SR 41)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.5 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.2 ft on Mar 17, 1990 (historic crest)
- 11.6 ft on Jul 6, 1994 (historic crest)
- 11.4 ft on Jan 15, 1943 (historic crest)
- 9.7 ft on Jan 26, 1978 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Low lying areas and river access roads will flood. |
|---|---|
| 12.5 ft | Houses near the creek on the west bank will begin to flood. |
| 13.0 ft | Flood water will reach the underclearance of the state road 41 bridge. |
| 14.0 ft | Flood waters reach the elevation of state road 41. |
| 14.5 ft | Flood waters reach the elevation of the gage instrument shelf. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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