St. Johns River at Dames Point Bridge (I-295) (in MHHW)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1.1 ft; minor flooding begins at 1.6 ft; moderate flooding begins at 2.1 ft; major flooding begins at 3.1 ft.
| Action stage | 1.1 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 1.6 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 2.1 ft |
| Major flooding | 3.1 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 3.7 ft on Sep 11, 2017 (historic crest)
- 3.5 ft on Nov 10, 2022 (historic crest)
- 3.3 ft on Sep 11, 2017 (historic crest)
- 2.8 ft on Oct 7, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.1 ft | Action Stage - 1.1 feet above MHHW - Minor Flooding possible. Should water levels continue rising, preparations to protect property should begin. |
|---|---|
| 1.6 ft | Minor Flooding - 1.6 feet above MHHW - Flooding of low lying areas and campgrounds likely. Some boat ramps and docks along the St. Johns River and other inland waterways will begin to flood. |
| 2.1 ft | Moderate Flooding - 2.1 feet above MHHW - Some flooding of structures and roads along the St. Johns River and other inland waterways is expected. Evacuation of people or property to higher ground is possible and the advice of Emergency Management or local officials should be heeded. |
| 3.1 ft | Major Flooding - 3.1 feet above MHHW - Extensive inundation of structures and roads in the area is expected. Evacuations of people or transfer of property to higher ground is likely and the advice of Emergency Management should be heeded. |
Forecast office: NWS Jacksonville · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Dame Point NOAA tide station · 0.0 mi
- St. Johns River at Dames Point Bridge (I-295) (in MHHW) NWS gauge · 0.1 mi
- St Johns River at Mill Cove (in MHHW) NWS gauge · 1.3 mi
- Blount Island Bridge NOAA tide station · 2.0 mi
- Fulton Mariners Point (in MHHW) NWS gauge · 3.0 mi
- Fulton NOAA tide station · 3.1 mi