Econfina Creek near Bennett, Fla.
Is Econfina Creek near Bennett, Fla. flooding right now?
Econfina Creek near Bennett, Fla. measured 6.70 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 3.9 ft below its 10.6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.70 ft
Streamflow
440 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10.6 ft, with major flooding at 16.8 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.61 ft on Wed, Sep 1, 1926.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9.6 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10.6 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11.8 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 16.8 ft | 10.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.61 ft | 1926-09-01 |
| 14.98 ft | 1991-03-03 |
| 13.74 ft | 2018-10-12 |
| 13.74 ft | 2018-10-12 |
| 13.6 ft | 2020-09-17 |
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|---|---|---|
| Martin Bayou at US 98 at Springfield, FL | 17.6 mi | Bay County |
| Pine Log Creek near Ebro, FL | 18.9 mi | Washington County |
| Holmes Creek at Vernon, Fla. | 19.1 mi | Washington County |
| Choctawhatchee River near Bruce, Fla. | 20.8 mi | Walton County |
| Chipola River near Altha, Fla. | 25.5 mi | Calhoun 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.