Withlacoochee River near Lee, Fla
Is Withlacoochee River near Lee, Fla flooding right now?
Withlacoochee River near Lee, Fla measured 29.62 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 20.4 ft below its 50 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
29.62 ft
Streamflow
624 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 50 ft, with major flooding at 58 ft. The highest crest on record was 64.33 ft on Fri, Apr 10, 2009.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 44 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 50 ft | 20.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 54 ft | 24.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 58 ft | 28.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 64.33 ft | 2009-04-10 |
| 57.45 ft | 2014-04-28 |
| 57.160000000000004 ft | 2013-03-05 |
| 55.46 ft | 2003-03-16 |
| 53.58 ft | 2018-12-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Suwannee River at Ellaville, Fla | 1.9 mi | Suwannee County |
| Withlacoochee River near Madison Fla | 6.2 mi | Hamilton County |
| Suwannee River at Dowling Park, Florida | 12.2 mi | Lafayette County |
| Withlacoochee River near Pinetta, Fla. | 13.6 mi | Madison County |
| Alapaha River near Jennings Fla | 14.4 mi | Hamilton 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.