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Tide Gauge at Crystal River at Mouth of Kings Bay (in MHHW)

National Weather Service gauge CKBF1 · Florida · Citrus County · 28.8933, -82.6056

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 3.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.0 ft; major flooding begins at 5.0 ft.

Action stage2.0 ft
Minor flooding3.0 ft
Moderate flooding4.0 ft
Major flooding5.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

2.0 ftWater floods boat ramps, docks, and low lying areas.
3.0 ftWater begins to flood some homes and U.S. 19 near Kings Bay. Highway 44 West Fort Island Trail is covered with a few inches of water.
4.0 ftOne foot of water in many homes west of U.S. 19.
5.0 ftMost homes west of U.S. 19 are flooded with one to two feet of water inside.
6.0 ftFlooding of homes extends to areas east of U.S. 19.
10.0 ft80 percent of Crystal River is flooded. Some homes along U.S. 19 near Kings Bay have up to 7 feet of water inside.

Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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