Is the Escambia River flooding?
The Escambia River is tracked by 2 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 Escambia River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 Escambia River near Century, FL. The highest level ever recorded there was 37.80 ft in March 1929, carrying 215,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1929 (92 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.43 ft, 34.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia River near Century, FL | No flooding | 3.43 ft | 17 ft | |
| Escambia River near Molino, Fla. | No flood stage defined | 1.44 ft | — |