River stage
Yellow River (FL)
- River level
- 1
- Status
- Running high
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 1
- Overall
- Running high
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Yellow River (FL) reported. None was above flood stage; 1 was above action stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Yellow River levels, gauge by gauge
The Yellow River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge YRBF1 | -0.37 ft | below flood stage |
| Milligan | 7.06 ft | above action stage |
| Milton | 42.64 ft | no flood stage set |
| Oak Grove | 88.00 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Yellow River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Milligan, FL, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Yellow River (GA) different river, same name
- Yellow River (IA, WI) different river, same name
- Yellow River (IN) different river, same name
- Blackwater River (AL, FL) 2 gauges
- Shoal River 2 gauges
- Escambia River 2 gauges
- Perdido River 1 gauge
- Holmes Creek 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yellow River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Yellow River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Yellow River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Milligan is at 7.06 ft.
Where is the Yellow River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Yellow 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.