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Withlacoochee River near Madison (SR 6) Stage (ft)Highest Observation: 33.73 ft at 1:30PM Apr 12, 2021Highest Observation: 33.73 ft at 1:45PM Apr 12, 2021Observed: 33.41 ft at 6:15AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.41 ft at 6:30AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.41 ft at 6:45AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.41 ft at 7:00AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.4 ft at 7:15AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.4 ft at 7:30AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.4 ft at 7:45AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.4 ft at 8:00AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.4 ft at 8:15AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.39 ft at 8:30AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.39 ft at 8:45AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.39 ft at 9:00AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.39 ft at 9:15AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.39 ft at 9:30AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.38 ft at 9:45AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.38 ft at 10:00AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.38 ft at 10:15AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.38 ft at 10:30AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.38 ft at 10:45AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.37 ft at 11:00AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.37 ft at 11:15AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.37 ft at 11:30AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.37 ft at 11:45AM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.37 ft at 12:00PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.37 ft at 12:15PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.36 ft at 12:30PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.36 ft at 12:45PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.36 ft at 1:00PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.36 ft at 1:15PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.36 ft at 1:30PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.35 ft at 1:45PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.35 ft at 2:00PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.35 ft at 2:15PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.35 ft at 2:30PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.35 ft at 2:45PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.34 ft at 3:00PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.35 ft at 3:15PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.35 ft at 3:30PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.34 ft at 3:45PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.34 ft at 4:00PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.34 ft at 4:15PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.34 ft at 4:30PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.34 ft at 4:45PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.34 ft at 5:00PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.34 ft at 5:15PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.34 ft at 5:30PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.34 ft at 5:45PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.33 ft at 6:00PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.33 ft at 6:15PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.33 ft at 6:30PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.33 ft at 6:45PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.33 ft at 7:00PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.32 ft at 7:15PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.32 ft at 7:30PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.32 ft at 7:45PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.32 ft at 8:00PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.31 ft at 8:15PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.31 ft at 8:30PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.31 ft at 8:45PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.31 ft at 9:00PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.31 ft at 9:15PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.31 ft at 9:30PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.3 ft at 9:45PM Apr 14, 2021Observed: 33.31 ft at 10:00PM Apr 14, 2021USGS--Water Resources of the United StatesWTHF1(plotting HGIRG) Graph Created (10:53PM Apr 14, 2021)ObservedLatest observed value: 33.31 ft at 10:00 PM EDT 14-Apr-2021. Flood Stage is 50 ft
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NOTE: Flood stages and impact descriptions for this site are referenced to the NAVD88 datum. Additional datum information can be found at the bottom of this page.

NOTE: Forecasts are not available for the Withlacoochee River near Madison (SR 6). Only observed stages are available for this point.

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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 70
Moderate Flood Stage: 65
Flood Stage: 60
Action Stage: 54
Low Stage (in feet): 40.1

Historic Crests
(1) 75.35 ft on 04/07/2009
(2) 71.84 ft on 03/12/1984
(3) 71.22 ft on 03/04/2013
(4) 70.48 ft on 12/10/1964
(5) 69.51 ft on 04/11/1960
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 56.69 ft on 12/23/2018
(2) 60.91 ft on 12/10/2018
(3) 57.35 ft on 01/30/2017
(4) 66.78 ft on 04/09/2016
(5) 55.71 ft on 02/12/2016
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

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77 Water floods the approaches to the SR-6 bridge in Madison County.
75 Water reaches the base of the SR-6 bridge. The bridge is subject to closure above this level.
70 Significant flooding occurs in the vicinity of SR 6. Numerous homes in the area on the Hamilton and Madison County sides of the river are subject to flooding. Many areas within a quarter mile of the river are inaccessible.
68 In Madison County, access to the Blue Springs area near the river may become restricted. Access to residences east of NE Chive Terrace to the river become restricted. Downstream near NE Holly Point Trail and Timber River Road, structures not elevated begin to flood. Access into the area becomes restricted above this level. In Hamilton County, a home at the end of SW 31st street near the river begins to flood.
65 In Madison County, portions of NE Chervil Drive flood. NE Haven Drive and NE River County Trail flood in several places.
63 In Hamilton County, more extensive flooding affects the Florida Campsites. Area around SW 64th Way floods at this level. Northwest 22nd and Northwest 21st terrace are flooded near the entrance to a subdivision.
62 Lowland flooding continues on both the east and west banks of the river near SR 6.
60 Water begins to impact the Florida Campsite in Hamilton County.
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Latitude: 30.482222° N, Longitude: 83.243056° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage
Reference Frame		 Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses
NWS stage 0 ft 60 ft Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum Elevation
(gauge height = 0)		 Elevation
(gauge height = flood stage)		 Elevation information source
NAVD88 Not Available 62 Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29 0.73 62.73 Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other Not Available Not Available  

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