St. Johns River at Shands Bridge
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 2.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 2.5 ft; major flooding begins at 3.5 ft.
| Action stage | 1.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 2.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 2.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 3.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 3.7 ft on Oct 7, 2016 (historic crest)
- 3.4 ft on Sep 27, 2004 (historic crest)
- 2.6 ft on Sep 6, 2004 (historic crest)
- 2.6 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.
| 1.5 ft | Action Stage - 2.00 feet above NAVD88 - Minor Flooding possible. Should water levels continue rising...preparations to protect property should begin. |
|---|---|
| 2.0 ft | Minor Flooding - 2.00 feet above NAVD88 - Flooding of low lying areas...parks...campgrounds and normally flood prone roadways is likely. Some boat ramps and docks along the St. Johns River and other inland waterways will begin to flood. |
| 2.5 ft | Moderate Flooding - 2.50 feet above NAVD88 - 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. |
| 3.5 ft | Major Flooding - 3.50 feet above NAVD88 - 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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