South Fork Black Creek near Penney Farms, FL
Is South Fork Black Creek near Penney Farms, FL flooding right now?
South Fork Black Creek near Penney Farms, FL measured 0.71 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 13.8 ft below its 14.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.71 ft
Streamflow
38 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14.5 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.36 ft on Mon, Sep 11, 2017.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14.5 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17.5 ft | 16.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 19.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.36 ft | 2017-09-11 |
| 26.33 ft | 1944-10-19 |
| 25.21 ft | 1959-05-21 |
| 23.68 ft | 2013-05-03 |
| 22.71 ft | 1970-02-03 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Black Creek at Middleburg, FL | 6.7 mi | Clay County |
| North Fork Black Creek near Middleburg, FL | 9.8 mi | Clay County |
| St Johns River below Shands Bridge near Grn Cove Sprg, FL | 14.3 mi | St. Johns County |
| Ortega River at Kirwin Road near Jacksonville, FL | 15.8 mi | Duval County |
| St.Johns River Buckman Bridge at Jacksonville, FL | 18.3 mi | Duval 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.