St. Johns River at Buffalo Bluff (in MHHW)

Last updated: Mar 17, 2025, 5:25 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 3 - Major Flooding - 3.0 feet above MHHW - Extensive inundation of structures and roads in the area is expected. Evacuations of people or transfer of property to higher ground is likely and the advice of Emergency Management should be heeded.
  • 2 - Moderate Flooding - 2.0 feet above MHHW - Some flooding of structures and roads along the St. Johns River and other inland waterways is expected. Evacuation of people or property to higher ground is possible and the advice of Emergency Management or local officials should be heeded.
  • 1.5 - Minor Flooding - 1.5 feet above MHHW - Flooding of low lying areas, parks, campgrounds and normally flood prone roadways is likely. Some boat ramps and docks along the St. Johns River and other inland waterways will begin to flood.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 29.5961, -81.6833
RFC SERFC
State FL
WFO JAX
County Putnam
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 02244040

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 1.51 ft on 11-18-2024
2. 1.62 ft on 11-17-2024
3. 1.71 ft on 11-17-2024
4. 1.59 ft on 11-16-2024
5. 1.76 ft on 11-16-2024

Historic Crests

1. 3.36 ft on 09-29-2022
2. 3.23 ft on 09-30-2022
3. 3.18 ft on 10-07-2016
4. 3.18 ft on 09-30-2022
5. 3.14 ft on 10-10-2024

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

The St. Johns River is subject to ocean tidal effects and wind induced seiching in addition to local runoff and headwater flows from upstream of Astor.

Collaborative Agencies

The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.

WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Jacksonville
13701 Fang Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32218
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