River stage
Vernon, Holmes Creek
- River level
- 14.07 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.29 ft
- Recent high
- 17.64 ft
- Recent low
- 10.96 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS VRNF1
- 30-day change
- +2.54 ft
- Average
- 12.07 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 27.02 ft
In brief
The Holmes Creek at Vernon, FL read 14.07 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.93 ft below action stage. That is 2.54 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge VRNF1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.02 ft | 2020-09-18 |
| 2 | 23.35 ft | 1960-04-04 |
| 3 | 23.09 ft | 2013-08-20 |
| 4 | 22.95 ft | 1989-06-11 |
| 5 | 21.75 ft | 2013-07-07 |
| 6 | 21.65 ft | 2018-12-04 |
| 7 | 21.57 ft | 2009-04-04 |
| 8 | 21.38 ft | 1978-03-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 24.00 ft
Water will flood the wooded area on the north bank of the creek near Vernon.
- 30.00 ft
Water will begin to flood into the backyards of homes on Jackson Avenue in Vernon.
- 32.00 ft
Water will reach homes along Jackson Avenue in Vernon and flood other structures downstream on the west side of town.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Holmes Creek flooding at Vernon?
No. The Holmes Creek at Vernon is at 14.07 ft, 5.93 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Vernon?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 20 ft, minor flooding 24 ft, moderate flooding 30 ft and major flooding 32 ft.
What is the highest the Holmes Creek has been at Vernon?
The highest crest on record is 27.02 ft, on 2020-09-18.
Is the Holmes Creek high or low right now at Vernon?
At 14.07 ft it is higher than 92% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge VRNF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02366000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.