Ocklawaha River at Eureka
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 20.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 22.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 23.0 ft; major flooding begins at 24.0 ft.
| Action stage | 20.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 22.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 23.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 24.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.5 ft on Sep 13, 2017 (historic crest)
- 25.4 ft on Apr 11, 1982 (historic crest)
- 25.4 ft on Oct 11, 2024 (historic crest)
- 25.2 ft on Sep 7, 1933 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 20.5 ft | Elevated water levels with minor impacts to recreational activities along the river basin. |
|---|---|
| 22.0 ft | Flooding of boat ramps and campgrounds along the river basin with more significant impacts to recreational community. |
Forecast office: NWS Jacksonville · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Orange Creek at Orange Springs NWS gauge · 9.9 mi
- Ocklawaha River below Kirkpatrick Dam (in NAVD88) NWS gauge · 11.1 mi
- Lake Ocklawaha near Kirkpatrick Dam (in NAVD88) NWS gauge · 11.1 mi
- Ocklawaha River near Conner NWS gauge · 12.0 mi
- Ocklawaha River near Ocala NWS gauge · 14.1 mi
- Welaka NOAA tide station · 15.5 mi