ST. JOHNS RIVER NEAR SANFORD, FL
Is ST. JOHNS RIVER NEAR SANFORD, FL flooding right now?
No — ST. JOHNS RIVER NEAR SANFORD, FL is at 1.18 ft, 4.3 ft below its 5.5 ft flood stage, as of 34 min ago.
Gauge height
1.18 ft
Streamflow
1,150 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.5 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.96 ft on Sun, Oct 9, 2022.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.2 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.5 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 6.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.96 ft | 2022-10-09 |
| 7.89 ft | 2008-09-02 |
| 7.51 ft | 2004-10-04 |
| 7.23 ft | 2017-09-23 |
| 7.2 ft | 2017-10-08 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| WEKIVA RIVER NEAR SANFORD, FL | 6.0 mi | Seminole County |
| ST. JOHNS RIVER AT STATE HWY 415 NEAR SANFORD, FL | 7.4 mi | Seminole County |
| SOLDIER CREEK NEAR LONGWOOD, FL | 8.3 mi | Seminole County |
| LAKE JESUP OUTLET NEAR SANFORD, FL | 9.4 mi | Seminole County |
| GEE CREEK NEAR LONGWOOD, FL | 9.5 mi | Seminole 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.