River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SCTF1
In brief
The Chipola River at Scott's Ferry, FL read 19.30 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.70 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SCTF1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.24 ft | 2020-09-18 |
| 2 | 25.95 ft | 2014-05-02 |
| 3 | 25.56 ft | 2013-03-02 |
| 4 | 25.23 ft | 2020-03-12 |
| 5 | 25.08 ft | 2016-01-05 |
| 6 | 25.02 ft | 2015-12-31 |
| 7 | 24.85 ft | 2016-04-07 |
| 8 | 24.41 ft | 2018-12-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Water will approach a few structures in the lower portion of the Scotts Ferry Campground
Water will further inundate the campground and begin to flood Lee Baily Landing Road, surrounding several structures. Areas along BH Stone Road will begin to flood. Water will surround structures south of SE Park Avenue in Chipola Park.
Several structures on Lee Bailey Landing will flood and water will approach Scotts Ferry General Store.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Chipola River at Scott's Ferry is at 19.3 ft, 1.7 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 21 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 28 ft.
The highest crest on record is 26.24 ft, on 2020-09-18.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SCTF1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.