River stage
Century, Escambia River
- River level
- 9.40 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +4.14 ft
- Recent high
- 18.95 ft
- Recent low
- 3.05 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CTYF1
- 30-day change
- +5.90 ft
- Average
- 6.06 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 37.80 ft
In brief
The Escambia River at Century, FL read 9.40 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.60 ft below action stage. That is 5.90 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CTYF1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37.80 ft | 1929-03-15 |
| 2 | 24.35 ft | 1990-03-18 |
| 3 | 23.84 ft | 1998-09-30 |
| 4 | 23.70 ft | 1998-03-09 |
| 5 | 23.32 ft | 1975-04-12 |
| 6 | 23.23 ft | 2009-12-16 |
| 7 | 23.22 ft | 2009-12-16 |
| 8 | 20.94 ft | 1960-04-05 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
Minor overflow of lowlands in the area.
- 17.00 ft
Considerable flooding of lowlands.
- 19.00 ft
Low lying pastures will flood. Cattle should be moved to higher ground.
- 23.30 ft
Widespread flooding of pasture and farm land. Water begins to reach Mystic Springs Road, Worley Road, Mamer Holley Lane and River Bend Road. Approximately 5 houses become isolated in the McDavid and Molino communities. Public boat ramps at Mystic Springs and Fairground Road are submerged.
- 23.70 ft
Second highest record flood - Approximately 8 houses become isolated and sections of Mystic Springs Road, River Bend Road and Fairground Road are impassable. Water from the river flows into ponds at B and L Catfish Farm on Mystic Road.
- 24.20 ft
Second Flood of Record Hurricenae George - Water enters several houses on Worley Road, Daffin Road, and Fairground Road.
- 33.20 ft
Bridge flood of Highway 4 floods.
- 34.00 ft
Some flooding in the eastern sections of Century.
- 37.00 ft
Record Flood of 1929 - Severe flooding in Century.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Escambia River flooding at Century?
No. The Escambia River at Century is at 9.4 ft, 2.6 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Century?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 37 ft.
What is the highest the Escambia River has been at Century?
The highest crest on record is 37.8 ft, on 1929-03-15.
Is the Escambia River high or low right now at Century?
At 9.4 ft it is higher than 86% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CTYF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02375500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.