Shoal River near Mossy Head, Fla.
Is Shoal River near Mossy Head, Fla. flooding right now?
Shoal River near Mossy Head, Fla. measured 6.56 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.4 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.56 ft
Streamflow
110 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.65 ft on Wed, Sep 16, 2020.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 13.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.65 ft | 2020-09-16 |
| 24.73 ft | 1989-06-09 |
| 23.64 ft | 1964-04-27 |
| 22.95 ft | 1964-12-26 |
| 22.87 ft | 2009-03-29 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Alaqua Creek near Pleasant Ridge, FL | 11.3 mi | Walton County |
| Shoal River near Crestview, Fla. | 17.1 mi | Okaloosa County |
| Yellow River near Oak Grove, Fla. | 17.4 mi | Okaloosa County |
| Alaqua Creek near Portland, Florida | 18.2 mi | Walton County |
| Yellow River at Milligan, Fla. | 19.3 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.