Shoal River near Mossy Head water level

Name: Shoal River near Mossy Head water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Shoal River, Florida, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

7.93ft Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 265 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Shoal River near Mossy Head is well above normal at 7.93 ft.

The median for mid-October is 6.03 ft, based on 45 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.90 ft above typical. It is 6.07 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 6.19 ft, a difference of +1.74 ft.

It has dropped 0.20 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 6.36 ft and 19.74 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 45 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 6.03 ft1.90 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 4.29 ft – 7.62 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (45 years of records)
Same day last year: 6.19 ft+1.74 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 6.36 ft – 19.74 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 5.87 ft – 19.74 ft
Highest on record: 25.65 ftSeptember 16, 2020

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

What happens at each level

26.00 ft: Record Flooding occurs. Extensive flooding throughout the Shoal River Basin. All roads across the river are impassable. Numerous residents along the river experience significant and destructive flooding.
24.00 ft: Water begins to flood the approach road surface and bridge travel lanes of New Harmony Road. Hinote Road at Deshazo Road floods.
22.00 ft: Water reaches the base of the New Harmony Road bridge. Water begins to cross Williams Road near the Mill Creek Bridge. Nearly all residences on Plantation lane are flooded at this level.
20.00 ft: Numerous residences along Planation Lane are flooded at this level.
18.00 ft: Flood waters cross Plantation Lane in several places isolating many residences. Hinote Road is flooded more than one half mile south of the bridge, restricting access to flooded residences on Dallas Drive.
16.00 ft: The Hinote Road Bridge begins to flood. The road is subject to closure.
14.00 ft: Water begins to overflow into wooded areas along the river from New Harmony Road westward to Laird Road.
7.93 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	25.65 ft	September 16, 2020
2	24.73 ft	June 9, 1989
3	23.64 ft	April 27, 1964
4	22.95 ft	December 26, 1964
5	22.87 ft	March 29, 2009
6	22.71 ft	July 31, 1975
7	22.30 ft	January 21, 2010
8	22.27 ft	April 30, 2014
9	21.80 ft	September 27, 1953
10	20.65 ft	April 13, 1978

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 72° 51° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 73° 50° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 75° 53° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 77° 54° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 77° 55° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 75° 52° – Wind 15 mph

25 Sun 74° 56° – Wind 15 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:51 AM Sunset 07:11 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 63%

Map

Other gauges on the Shoal River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Shoal River near CrestviewRiver gauge, Shoal River	5.89 ft	Very high	−0.18 ft	17 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Yellow River near Oak GroveRiver gauge, Yellow River	81.04 ft	Normal	−0.18 ft	17 mi
Yellow River at MilliganRiver gauge, Yellow River	2.00 ft	Normal	−0.25 ft	19 mi
Bruce Creek at Sh 81 near RedbayRiver gauge, Bruce Creek	12.58 ft	Very high	−0.52 ft	25 mi
Pea River near SamsonRiver gauge, Pea River	7.75 ft	Very high	−0.41 ft	25 mi
Blackwater River near BakerRiver gauge, Blackwater River	1.74 ft	Low	−0.16 ft	26 mi
Choctawhatchee River at CaryvilleRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River	6.94 ft	High	−2.14 ft	28 mi
Blackwater River near BradleyRiver gauge, Blackwater River	0.93 ft	Low	−0.05 ft	29 mi
Choctawhatchee River near PittmanRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River	9.54 ft	Normal	−0.76 ft	29 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Shoal River near Mossy Head higher than last year?

Yes, it is 1.74 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.19 ft.

What is flood stage for the Shoal River near Mossy Head?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 6.07 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Shoal River near Mossy Head in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 6.03 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.29 ft and 7.62 ft, based on 45 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Shoal River near Mossy Head today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT, the water level was 7.93 ft. Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Shoal River near Mossy Head rising or falling?

Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 3.85 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Shoal River near Mossy Head normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 45 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02368500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.79602, -86.30689 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	7.93 ft	2026-10-19 21:15	Provisional
Flow	265 cfs	2026-10-19 21:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Shoal River near Mossy Head (usgs:02368500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/shoal-river-near-mossy-head

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