Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 20.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 26.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 31.0 ft; major flooding begins at 35.0 ft.
| Action stage | 20.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 26.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 31.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 35.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 35.1 ft on Apr 4, 1948 (historic crest)
- 33.7 ft on Aug 25, 2008 (historic crest)
- 33.5 ft on Apr 5, 2009 (historic crest)
- 33.1 ft on Feb 13, 1986 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 20.0 ft | Tower Road boat ramp subject to closure |
|---|---|
| 26.0 ft | The river overflows into wooded bottomlands near US-27 and CR-153 in Leon and Gadsden Counties. |
| 28.0 ft | Water spreads out across the flood plain on both banks of the river further inundating wooded areas. The boat ramp at Iron Bridge Road (CR-153) in Gadsden County is flooded. |
| 31.0 ft | Iron Bridge Road (CR-153) in Gadsden County is prone to flooding just north of the river crossing. Residences several miles downstream of the gage site near US-90 on the Leon County side will have water in their backyards. |
| 33.0 ft | Water will approach several structures on the Leon County side of the river near US-90 off Houston Road. |
| 34.0 ft | US Highway 27 is monitored for possible closure. |
| 35.0 ft | Major flooding throughout the basin upstream of Lake Talquin. US-27 is subject to closure. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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