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Steinhatchee River near Cross City
Critical Stages
17.5' - Action
19.5' - Flood
23' - Moderate
26' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 7:00 PM EST 12/15/25
Status: Low Threshold
Stage: 9.79 ft
Flow: 0.0236 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM 12/15 | 9.79 | 0.0236 |
| 6:00 PM 12/15 | 9.79 | 0.0236 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 9.79 | 0.0236 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 9.79 | 0.0236 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 9.79 | 0.0236 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 9.8 | 0.025 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 9.8 | 0.025 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 9.8 | 0.025 |
| 7:00 AM 12/15 | 9.8 | 0.025 |
| 6:00 AM 12/15 | 9.8 | 0.025 |
| 4:00 AM 12/15 | 9.81 | 0.026 |
| 2:00 AM 12/15 | 9.81 | 0.026 |
| 1:00 AM 12/15 | 9.81 | 0.026 |
| 12:00 AM 12/15 | 9.81 | 0.026 |
| 11:00 PM 12/14 | 9.81 | 0.026 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 9.81 | 0.026 |
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 9.81 | 0.026 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 9.81 | 0.026 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 9.81 | 0.026 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 9.81 | 0.026 |
| 5:00 PM 12/14 | 9.82 | 0.027 |
| 4:00 PM 12/14 | 9.82 | 0.027 |
| 2:00 PM 12/14 | 9.82 | 0.027 |
| 1:00 PM 12/14 | 9.82 | 0.027 |
| 12:00 PM 12/14 | 9.82 | 0.027 |
| 11:00 AM 12/14 | 9.82 | 0.027 |
| 10:00 AM 12/14 | 9.82 | 0.027 |
| 9:00 AM 12/14 | 9.82 | 0.027 |
| 8:00 AM 12/14 | 9.82 | 0.027 |
| 7:00 AM 12/14 | 9.82 | 0.027 |
26' -
Significant flood impacts along River Road NE and in the Ancient Oaks Community in Steinhatchee. Water will begin to impact the RV Park in Tennile.
23' -
Water has flooded all of River Road NE and Ancient Oaks private roads up to 3 feet deep in some areas. All houses and mobile homes now have water flowing underneath. Water is also flooding property and is under some houses on Cooey Island near Palm Street NE.
19.5' -
Water begins to flood downstream at Steinhatchee Falls Park. Minor flooding of roads begins along River Road NE. Water will begin to encroach onto the yards of residences in the Ancient Oaks Community in Steinhatchee.
16.75' -
Steinhatchee Falls Park is subject to closure above this level.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Sep 13, 1964 | 26.09 |
| Aug 7, 2021 | 24.6 |
| Aug 15, 1970 | 23.97 |
| Sep 3, 1985 | 23.41 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 23.34 |
| Sep 10, 1988 | 23.32 |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 23.24 |
| Feb 25, 1998 | 23.13 |
| Jul 28, 1980 | 23.03 |
| Oct 4, 1957 | 23.03 |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 22.98 |
| Mar 19, 1959 | 22.96 |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 22.9 |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 22.87 |
| Sep 30, 1953 | 22.58 |
| Nov 19, 1951 | 22.49 |
| Mar 5, 1991 | 22.45 |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 22.38 |
| May 17, 2014 | 22.16 |
| Jul 27, 2013 | 22.14 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.