Steinhatchee River at Steinhatchee (in MHHW)
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/14/2025 6:30 AM EDTRecord: 12.6 ftLow Threshold: -5.2 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 6 ft Moderate Flooding 4 ft Minor Flooding 2.4 ft Action 1.4 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Water levels are referenced to the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) Datum. This datum can be used to approximate sea water inundation of normally dry ground near the coast. For specific impacts, please refer to the statements on this page.
Gauge reading affected by tides.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 12 - Flooding of historic proportions in Steinhatchee, Keaton Beach, and adjacent areas in Taylor and Dixie Counties. Water floods some areas up to 10 ft deep. Structures not elevated are destroyed and some elevated homes experience significant damage.
- 9 - Catastrophic flooding in Steinhatchee, Keaton Beach, and adjacent areas in Taylor and Dixie Counties. Water floods some areas up to 7 feet deep. Homes not elevated could be destroyed. Some elevated structures are subject to flooding.
- 6 - Significant flooding in Steinhatchee, Keaton Beach, and adjacent areas in Taylor and Dixie Counties. In Steinhatchee, flooding extends further inland affecting locations south of 5th Avenue North and west of 10th Street East. Flooding affects several structures south of SR-51 near the river. In Keaton Beach and nearby areas, much of the area is flooded within 3 miles of the coast, some areas with as much water as 4 ft deep. Homes not elevated experience significant damage.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 29.6681, -83.3775 |
| RFC | SERFC |
| State | FL |
| WFO | TAE |
| County | Taylor |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS - US Geological Survey |
| USGS | 02324170 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 12.60 ft | on 09-27-2024 |
| 2. | 3.74 ft | on 08-05-2024 |
| 3. | 3.27 ft | on 01-09-2024 |
| 4. | 8.03 ft | on 08-30-2023 |
| 5. | 3.80 ft | on 01-03-2022 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 12.60 ft | on 09-27-2024 |
| 2. | 3.74 ft | on 08-05-2024 |
| 3. | 3.27 ft | on 01-09-2024 |
| 4. | 8.03 ft | on 08-30-2023 |
| 5. | 3.80 ft | on 01-03-2022 |
| 6. | 2.20 ft | on 09-16-2020 |
| 7. | 2.97 ft | on 01-20-2019 |
| 8. | 3.09 ft | on 12-21-2018 |
| 9. | 5.26 ft | on 10-10-2018 |
| 10. | 1.51 ft | on 05-28-2018 |
| 11. | 2.30 ft | on 10-07-2017 |
| 12. | 2.99 ft | on 05-24-2017 |
| 13. | 2.94 ft | on 01-22-2017 |
| 14. | 7.06 ft | on 09-02-2016 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 12.60 ft | on 09-27-2024 |
| 2. | 8.03 ft | on 08-30-2023 |
| 3. | 7.06 ft | on 09-02-2016 |
| 4. | 5.26 ft | on 10-10-2018 |
| 5. | 3.80 ft | on 01-03-2022 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 12.60 ft | on 09-27-2024 |
| 2. | 8.03 ft | on 08-30-2023 |
| 3. | 7.06 ft | on 09-02-2016 |
| 4. | 5.26 ft | on 10-10-2018 |
| 5. | 3.80 ft | on 01-03-2022 |
| 6. | 3.74 ft | on 08-05-2024 |
| 7. | 3.27 ft | on 01-09-2024 |
| 8. | 3.09 ft | on 12-21-2018 |
| 9. | 2.99 ft | on 05-24-2017 |
| 10. | 2.97 ft | on 01-20-2019 |
| 11. | 2.94 ft | on 01-22-2017 |
| 12. | 2.30 ft | on 10-07-2017 |
| 13. | 2.20 ft | on 09-16-2020 |
| 14. | 1.51 ft | on 05-28-2018 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 6.00 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 4.00 ft |
| minor Flooding | 2.40 ft |
| action | 1.40 ft |
| Latest Value | -0.67 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 0.00 ft |
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Probability Information
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Collaborative Agencies
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