River stage
Middleburg, Black Creek
- River level
- 13.68 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.63 ft
- Recent high
- 14.53 ft
- Recent low
- 11.73 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BCMF1
- 30-day change
- +1.18 ft
- Average
- 12.55 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 30.52 ft
In brief
The Black Creek at Middleburg, FL read 13.68 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 0.32 ft below action stage. That is 1.18 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BCMF1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.52 ft | 2017-09-12 |
| 2 | 24.10 ft | 2012-06-27 |
| 3 | 22.37 ft | 1992-10-04 |
| 4 | 20.08 ft | 1996-10-08 |
| 5 | 19.56 ft | 2008-08-23 |
| 6 | 19.27 ft | 2004-09-08 |
| 7 | 18.98 ft | 2013-05-04 |
| 8 | 18.91 ft | 1998-02-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Water begins to enter backyards of residential properties along Hawk Haven Road and Lazy Acres Road and Redbug Alley on the north bank of the North Fork. Flooding begins at Enchanted Lane on the south bank of the North Fork.
- 15.50 ft
Water begins to enter backyards of residential properties along Hawk Haven Road and Lazy Acres Road and Redbug Alley on the north bank of the North Fork. Flooding begins at Enchanted Lane on the south bank of the North Fork. Flooding begins further downstream of the Blanding Blvd Bridge along North and South Lee. Flooding begins on areas of the south bank of the North Fork, particularly at Scenic Drive and Enchanted Lane.
- 16.50 ft
Some homes on Hawk Haven Drive are isolated by flood waters. Flooding expands along the north bank of the North Fork along Lazy Acres Road, with water entering numerous residences. On the south bank of the North Fork, flooding expands impacting properties along Scenic Drive east of Wisteria Lane. Downstream of the Blanding Blvd Bridge, water moves under severeal structures on North and South Lee near the creek.
- 17.50 ft
Significant flooding throughout the North Fork Black Creek Basin. Flooding worsens considerably on the north bank of the North Fork along Lazy Acres Road, with numerous residences flooded, some with more than 2 feet of water inside. Access into some of these areas by Lazy Acres Road becomes impossible. On the south bank of the North Fork, Scenic Drive near Wisteria becomes impassable. Numerous residences in this area flood, with up to 2 feet of water inside.
- 17.51 ft
Downstream of the Blanding Blvd Bridge flooding worsens along Lee Drive North and Lee Drive South. Flooding expands onto Cornell and Main Street.
- 19.00 ft
Considerable flooding throughout the North Fork Black Creek Basin. Water Expands on the north bank of the North Fork beyond Trefoil Trail, impacting homes on the American Way. Lazy Acres Trail is impassable in many locations with numerous structures floodedwith several feet of water inside. On the south bank of the North Fork, flooding expands along Scenic Drive and homes along the creek. Scenic Drive is impassable in several places. Downstream of Blanding Blvd Bridge, flooding continues to worsen.
- 23.50 ft
Catastrophic flooding continues throughout the North Fork Black Creek Basin. On the north bank of the North Fork, homes not elevated are rendered uninhabitable on Lazy Acres Trail. Water reaches Falcon Run Lane and Country Meadows Drive, surrounding residences in the area. On the south bank of the North Fork, Banks Road and Laurel Drive are impassable. Homes not elevated along the creek experience extensive inundation. Elevated structures along both banks of the creek begin flooding inside.
- 30.50 ft
Historic Flooding along the North Fork Black Creek Basin. The approaches to the Blanding Blvd Bridge on the north side of the North Fork begin to flood. Widespread inundation of numerous sides on both banks of the creek expands with many homes uninhabitable or destroyed.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Black Creek flooding at Middleburg?
No. The Black Creek at Middleburg is at 13.68 ft, 0.32 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Middleburg?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 16.5 ft and major flooding 18 ft.
What is the highest the Black Creek has been at Middleburg?
The highest crest on record is 30.52 ft, on 2017-09-12.
Is the Black Creek high or low right now at Middleburg?
At 13.68 ft it is higher than 93% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BCMF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02246010). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.