St. Johns River near Sanford
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.2 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 7.0 ft; major flooding begins at 8.0 ft.
| Action stage | 4.2 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 8.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.0 ft on Oct 9, 2022 (historic crest)
- 7.9 ft on Sep 2, 2008 (historic crest)
- 7.5 ft on Oct 4, 2004 (historic crest)
- 7.2 ft on Sep 23, 2017 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Melbourne · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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