Choctawhatchee River near Bruce, Fla.
Is Choctawhatchee River near Bruce, Fla. flooding right now?
Choctawhatchee River near Bruce, Fla. measured 7.26 ft on 2026-11-11 12:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.7 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.26 ft
Streamflow
3,680 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.19 ft on Fri, Mar 15, 1929.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 12.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.19 ft | 1929-03-15 |
| 26.76 ft | 1994-07-11 |
| 22.88 ft | 1990-03-23 |
| 22.61 ft | 1998-03-13 |
| 21.48 ft | 1975-04-15 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Log Creek near Ebro, FL | 2.7 mi | Washington County |
| Bruce Creek at Sh 81 near Redbay, FL | 12.3 mi | Walton County |
| Holmes Creek at Vernon, Fla. | 16.4 mi | Washington County |
| Alaqua Creek near Portland, Florida | 18.2 mi | Walton County |
| Econfina Creek near Bennett, Fla. | 20.8 mi | Bay 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.