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River stage

Black Creek (FL)

River level
Normal
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
2 of 2
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 2 of 2 gauges on the Black Creek (FL) reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Black Creek levels, gauge by gauge

The Black Creek is measured at 2 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
NWS gauge BKMF1 FL 0.82 ft 1.80 ft below flood stage
Middleburg FL 13.68 ft 15.00 ft normal, falling

Recent levels on the Black Creek

The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Middleburg, FL, with 122 days of readings.

Full history for Middleburg →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Black Creek flooding right now?

No. Every one of the 2 reporting gauges on the Black Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Black Creek?

The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Middleburg is at 13.68 ft.

Where is the Black Creek measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate 2 gauges on the Black Creek in Florida.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.