Blackwater River near Baker, Fla.
Is Blackwater River near Baker, Fla. flooding right now?
Blackwater River near Baker, Fla. measured 1.24 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.8 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.24 ft
Streamflow
117 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.68 ft on Tue, Sep 29, 1998.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 22.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.68 ft | 1998-09-29 |
| 25.61 ft | 1990-06-04 |
| 25 ft | 1995-10-06 |
| 24.99 ft | 1990-03-17 |
| 24.55 ft | 2020-09-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River at Milligan, Fla. | 8.4 mi | Okaloosa County |
| Yellow River near Oak Grove, Fla. | 12.2 mi | Okaloosa County |
| Blackwater River near Harold, FL | 12.4 mi | Santa Rosa County |
| Blackwater River near Bradley AL | 13.5 mi | Escambia County |
| Shoal River near Crestview, Fla. | 13.5 mi | Okaloosa County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.