Spring Creek near Iron City (CR 16)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 22.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 22.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 24.4 ft on Mar 10, 1998 (historic crest)
- 20.8 ft on Mar 30, 2009 (historic crest)
- 20.6 ft on Apr 4, 2009 (historic crest)
- 19.9 ft on Jul 8, 1994 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.0 ft | Spring Creek begins to overflow low lying areas. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Flood waters approach homes near Yates Road and Smith Landing. |
| 20.0 ft | Access to many homes cut off along Spring Creek in Miller, Decatur and Seminole Counties. |
| 22.0 ft | Many homes along Spring Creek become subject to flooding. |
| 24.4 ft | Flood of record in 1998 on Spring Creek. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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