River stage
Holmes Creek
- River level
- 14.07 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Holmes Creek reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Holmes Creek level at Vernon
The Holmes Creek is measured in one place, at Vernon, FL. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon | 14.07 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Holmes Creek
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Vernon, FL.
Other rivers nearby
- Chipola River 4 gauges
- Shoal River 2 gauges
- Spring Creek (FL, GA) 5 gauges
- Yellow River (FL) 4 gauges
- Blackwater River (AL, FL) 2 gauges
- Escambia River 2 gauges
- Little River (FL, GA) 4 gauges
- Perdido River 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Holmes Creek flooding right now?
No. The Holmes Creek is below flood stage at Vernon, FL, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Holmes Creek?
The Holmes Creek is at 14.07 ft at Vernon, FL, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Holmes Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Holmes Creek, at Vernon, FL.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Holmes Creek it is set for the gauge at Vernon, FL, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. 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.