Is the Blackwater River flooding?
The Blackwater River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Florida. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Blackwater River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Florida river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Blackwater River near Baker, Fla.. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.68 ft on 29 September 1998, carrying 26,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1951 (71 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.24 ft, 24.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River near Baker, Fla. | No flooding | 1.24 ft | 11 ft | |
| Blackwater River near Goodland, FL | No current data | — | — | — |
| Blackwater River near Harold, FL | No flood stage defined | 2.29 ft | — |