River stage
Shoal River
- River level
- 1
- Status
- Flooding
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 2 of 2
- Above flood stage
- 1
- Above action stage
- 1
- Overall
- Flooding
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 2 of 2 gauges on the Shoal River reported, and 1 was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Shoal River levels, gauge by gauge
The Shoal River 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.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crestview | 8.40 ft | above minor flood stage |
| Mossy Head | 10.57 ft | above action stage |
Recent levels on the Shoal River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Crestview, FL, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Yellow River (FL) 4 gauges
- Blackwater River (AL, FL) 2 gauges
- Holmes Creek 1 gauge
- Escambia River 2 gauges
- Perdido River 1 gauge
- Chipola River 4 gauges
- Spring Creek (FL, GA) 5 gauges
- Little River (FL, GA) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Shoal River flooding right now?
1 of the 2 reporting gauges on the Shoal River is above flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Shoal River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Crestview is at 8.40 ft; Mossy Head is at 10.57 ft.
Where is the Shoal River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 2 gauges on the Shoal River 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.