North Fork Black Creek at Middleburg water level

Name: North Fork Black Creek at Middleburg water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, North Fork Black Creek, Florida, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

13.70ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT (37 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

High water at North Fork Black Creek at Middleburg: the latest reading is 13.70 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.97 ft above the median of 12.73 ft for mid-October, based on 44 years of readings. It is 1.30 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 13.64 ft (+0.06 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 12.49 ft – 14.52 ft.

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

Compared with 44 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 12.73 ft0.97 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 11.93 ft – 13.67 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (44 years of records)
Same day last year: 13.64 ft+0.06 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 12.49 ft – 14.52 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 11.43 ft – 14.51 ft
Highest on record: 30.52 ftSeptember 12, 2017

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

What happens at each level

30.50 ft: Historic Flooding along the North Fork Black Creek Basin. The approaches to the Blanding Blvd Bridge on the north side of the North Fork begin to flood. Widespread inundation of numerous sides on both banks of the creek expands with many homes uninhabitable or destroyed.
23.50 ft: Catastrophic flooding continues throughout the North Fork Black Creek Basin. On the north bank of the North Fork, homes not elevated are rendered uninhabitable on Lazy Acres Trail. Water reaches Falcon Run Lane and Country Meadows Drive, surrounding residences in the area. On the south bank of the North Fork, Banks Road and Laurel Drive are impassable. Homes not elevated along the creek experience extensive inundation. Elevated structures along both banks of the creek begin flooding inside.
19.00 ft: Considerable flooding throughout the North Fork Black Creek Basin. Water Expands on the north bank of the North Fork beyond Trefoil Trail, impacting homes on the American Way. Lazy Acres Trail is impassable in many locations with numerous structures floodedwith several feet of water inside. On the south bank of the North Fork, flooding expands along Scenic Drive and homes along the creek. Scenic Drive is impassable in several places. Downstream of Blanding Blvd Bridge, flooding continues to worsen.
17.51 ft: Downstream of the Blanding Blvd Bridge flooding worsens along Lee Drive North and Lee Drive South. Flooding expands onto Cornell and Main Street.
17.50 ft: Significant flooding throughout the North Fork Black Creek Basin. Flooding worsens considerably on the north bank of the North Fork along Lazy Acres Road, with numerous residences flooded, some with more than 2 feet of water inside. Access into some of these areas by Lazy Acres Road becomes impossible. On the south bank of the North Fork, Scenic Drive near Wisteria becomes impassable. Numerous residences in this area flood, with up to 2 feet of water inside.
16.50 ft: Some homes on Hawk Haven Drive are isolated by flood waters. Flooding expands along the north bank of the North Fork along Lazy Acres Road, with water entering numerous residences. On the south bank of the North Fork, flooding expands impacting properties along Scenic Drive east of Wisteria Lane. Downstream of the Blanding Blvd Bridge, water moves under severeal structures on North and South Lee near the creek.
15.50 ft: Water begins to enter backyards of residential properties along Hawk Haven Road and Lazy Acres Road and Redbug Alley on the north bank of the North Fork. Flooding begins at Enchanted Lane on the south bank of the North Fork. Flooding begins further downstream of the Blanding Blvd Bridge along North and South Lee. Flooding begins on areas of the south bank of the North Fork, particularly at Scenic Drive and Enchanted Lane.
15.00 ft: Water begins to enter backyards of residential properties along Hawk Haven Road and Lazy Acres Road and Redbug Alley on the north bank of the North Fork. Flooding begins at Enchanted Lane on the south bank of the North Fork.
13.70 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	30.52 ft	September 12, 2017
2	24.10 ft	June 27, 2012
3	22.37 ft	October 4, 1992
4	20.08 ft	October 8, 1996
5	19.56 ft	August 23, 2008
6	19.27 ft	September 8, 2004
7	18.98 ft	May 4, 2013
8	18.91 ft	February 18, 1998
9	18.09 ft	May 22, 2009
10	17.17 ft	September 28, 2004

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 73° 59° – Wind 15 mph

20 Tue 74° 53° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 78° 56° – Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 78° 56° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 79° 58° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 78° 64° 0.18 in, 31% Wind 14 mph

25 Sun 74° 64° 0.04 in Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 11 hr, 21 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on North Fork Black Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Fork Black Creek near MiddleburgRiver gauge, North Fork Black Creek	2.39 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	3.6 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South Fork Black Creek near Penney FarmsRiver gauge, South Fork Black Creek	1.46 ft	Normal	−0.20 ft	7 mi
Ortega River at Kirwin Road near JacksonvilleRiver gauge, Ortega River	7.34 ft	High	−0.22 ft	10 mi
St Johns River below Shands Bridge near Grn Cove SprgRiver gauge, St Johns River	1.59 ft	Flooding	+0.17 ft	16 mi
Cedar River at San Juan Avenue at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, Cedar River	13.34 ft	Very high	+0.11 ft	16 mi
Julington Creek at Old St August Road near BayardTidal gauge, Julington Creek	1.81 ft	Flooding	+0.42 ft	19 mi
Durbin Creek near Fruit CoveTidal gauge, Durbin Creek	1.82 ft	High	+0.28 ft	19 mi
St. Johns River at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, St. Johns River	12.18 ft	High	−0.11 ft	21 mi
Pottsburg Creek near South JacksonvilleRiver gauge, Pottsburg Creek	20.13 ft	Normal	−0.17 ft	21 mi

Questions and answers

How does North Fork Black Creek at Middleburg compare with last year?

It is 0.06 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 13.64 ft.

What is flood stage for North Fork Black Creek at Middleburg?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 1.30 ft below it.

What is a normal level for North Fork Black Creek at Middleburg in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 12.73 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 11.93 ft and 13.67 ft, based on 44 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 North Fork Black Creek at Middleburg today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT, the water level was 13.70 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is North Fork Black Creek at Middleburg rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.10 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of North Fork Black Creek at Middleburg normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 44 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:02246010 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.07607, -81.86371 (WGS84)
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	13.70 ft	2026-10-19 18:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: North Fork Black Creek at Middleburg (usgs:02246010). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/north-fork-black-creek-at-middleburg

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