About Share
Delicious
Digg
Facebook
Google
MySpace
StumbleUpon
Twitter
Yahoo
Agricultural Cost Share
Business & Financial
Permitting Consistency
Minimum Flows & Levels
Water Conservation
Springs
Water Supply Planning
SWIM Plan Updates
Water Well Depth Search
Surplus Lands Program
Flooding Information & Updates
FEMA Floodplain Mapping Information
GIS Data
Regulatory Plans
Partnerships
Project Portal
FAQs
Notify Me
Document Center
Archive Center
You are here:
Home
>
News Flash
Search
All categories
General News
Tools
RSS
View Archived
Categories
All Categories
General News
General News
Posted on: September 12, 2017
Near Record Flood Levels Forecasted For Santa Fe River
LIVE OAK, FLA., Sept. 12, 2017 – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) and National Weather Service are forecasting near record water levels along the Santa Fe River. Water levels are expected to peak by September 14, 2017 as impacts from rainfall associated with Hurricane Irma accumulate.
River levels on the Santa Fe River near Fort White are expected to reach 35.4 feet (NAVD 88) which is near the 100-year flood elevation level of 36 feet (NADV 88) and higher than the last recorded highs during Hurricane Dora in 1964. Homes built to code/regulation should have been constructed to the 100-year flood elevation level plus one foot. Homes built prior to mid 1980's are more likely to be built with a finished first floor elevation below this level. The greatest impact from flood waters will be loss of access.
The District is urging residents and business owners near and along the Santa Fe River to identify a way in and out of their property so they do not become isolated by water. Those along the river should also clear out any items of value in low lying areas. Even large, heavy items, such as trailers and equipment, can be carried away by flood waters.
Upstream gauges along the Santa Fe River are already showing flood levels. The Graham gauge at County Road 225 and the New River gauge at Lake Butler have already crested at or above record stages from Hurricane Dora.
The District provides river and lake levels with real-time updates and flood predictions. Visit http://www.mysuwanneeriver.org/realtime/river-levels.php to check gauges throughout the District.
The mission of the Suwannee River Water Management District is to protect and manage water resources using science-based solutions to support natural systems and the needs of the public. The District holds true to the belief of water for nature, water for people. Headquartered in Live Oak, Florida, the District serves 15 surrounding north-central Florida counties.
For more information about the District, visit www.mysuwanneeriver.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter, search @SRWMD.
###
View PDF
⇐
Previous
All District Lands Open After Hurricane Irma
Next
⇒
District Office Closed 9-12-17
Other News in General News
District Celebrates April As Springs Protection Awareness Month
Posted on: April 3, 2018
Johns Appointed New Chairwoman of District Governing Board
Posted on: March 13, 2018
Time and Irrigation 'Spring Forward'
Posted on: March 8, 2018
Sensitive Wetlands Saved Through Public Ownership
Posted on: February 15, 2018
SRWMD March Governing Board Meeting
Posted on: March 7, 2018
Improved Flood Forecasting For Santa Fe River Residents
Posted on: January 12, 2018
An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth Its Weight In Water Conservation
Posted on: January 2, 2018
SRWMD FEBRUARY GOVERNING BOARD MEETING NOTICE
Posted on: February 7, 2018
SRWMD January Board Meeting Notice
Posted on: January 2, 2018
District Is Accepting Applications For 2018 Summer SPRING and RIVER Projects
Posted on: December 11, 2017
High Tech Farming Helps Improve Water Quality
Posted on: November 30, 2017
SRWMD November Governing Board Meeting Notice
Posted on: November 7, 2017
From Feed To Maze: GIS Technology Maps The Course
Posted on: November 6, 2017
Falling Back For Water Conservation
Posted on: October 30, 2017
SRWMD October Governing Board Meeting
Posted on: October 5, 2017
All District Lands Open After Hurricane Irma
Posted on: September 15, 2017
District Office Closed 9-12-17
Posted on: September 11, 2017
District Offices Closed, Govering Board Meeting Rescheduled
Posted on: September 8, 2017
SRWMD Seeks Public Comments on Draft SWIM Plans
Posted on: September 8, 2017
District Offices Closed 09.08.17
Posted on: September 7, 2017
SRWMD District Lands Closed Due To Hurricane Irma
Posted on: September 6, 2017
SRWMD September Board Meeting Notice
Posted on: September 6, 2017
Legislative Funding "Fights" For Florida's Springs
Posted on: August 7, 2017
District Celebrates August For National Water Quality Month
Posted on: August 2, 2017
SRWMD August Board Meeting Notice
Posted on: August 1, 2017
District Donates 147 Acres To Dixie County School Board
Posted on: July 21, 2017
District Hydro Report June 2017
Posted on: July 21, 2017
Proposed FEMA Flood Maps For Columbia County
Posted on: July 19, 2017
District Declares Water Shortage Warning For Several Counties
Posted on: May 4, 2017
SRWMD Governing Board Meeting Notice
Posted on: April 28, 2017
Wildfire Threat High - District Urges Caution
Posted on: April 26, 2017
District ATV Trail Opening At Mallory Swamp May 1
Posted on: April 24, 2017
District lands closed for public use
Posted on: September 7, 2016
Governor Scott reappoints Quincey and Jones to SRWMD Board
Posted on: August 3, 2016
MFLs set for Wacissa, Aucilla and Econfina rivers and associated springs
Posted on: May 26, 2016
Live Edit
Close