New River at Jacksonville (in MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported in MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 3.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 5.0 ft; major flooding begins at 7.0 ft.
| Action stage | 2.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.7 ft on Sep 16, 2018 (historic crest)
- 5.5 ft on Sep 14, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.5 ft | Very low lying areas in downtown Jacksonville adjacent to the New River and other tributaries will see minor flooding. |
|---|---|
| 3.5 ft | Minor flooding in downtown Jacksonville, flooding docks and yards adjacent to the New River, Wilson Bay, and other tributaries. Flooding along Shoreline Drive and near Wilson Bay Park. |
| 5.0 ft | Numerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout downtown Jacksonville. Portions of Court Street, Shoreline Drive, and Bayview Drive will be inundated with water and may be impassable. |
| 7.0 ft | Widespread and significant flooding throughout downtown Jacksonville, with businesses and homes flooded. Many roads in the downtown Jacksonville area, near and south of Old Bridge Street, will be impassable with several feet of inundation. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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