River stage
Mossy Head, Shoal River
- River level
- 10.57 ft
- Status
- Above action stage
- 7-day change
- +2.03 ft
- Recent high
- 18.91 ft
- Recent low
- 6.35 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MHDF1
- 30-day change
- +3.28 ft
- Average
- 7.59 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 25.65 ft
In brief
The Shoal River at Mossy Head, FL read 10.57 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.43 ft below minor flood stage. That is 3.28 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MHDF1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.65 ft | 2020-09-16 |
| 2 | 24.73 ft | 1989-06-09 |
| 3 | 23.64 ft | 1964-04-27 |
| 4 | 22.95 ft | 1964-12-26 |
| 5 | 22.87 ft | 2009-03-29 |
| 6 | 22.71 ft | 1975-07-31 |
| 7 | 22.30 ft | 2010-01-21 |
| 8 | 22.27 ft | 2014-04-30 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
Water begins to overflow into wooded areas along the river from New Harmony Road westward to Laird Road.
- 16.00 ft
The Hinote Road Bridge begins to flood. The road is subject to closure.
- 18.00 ft
Flood waters cross Plantation Lane in several places isolating many residences. Hinote Road is flooded more than one half mile south of the bridge, restricting access to flooded residences on Dallas Drive.
- 20.00 ft
Numerous residences along Planation Lane are flooded at this level.
- 22.00 ft
Water reaches the base of the New Harmony Road bridge. Water begins to cross Williams Road near the Mill Creek Bridge. Nearly all residences on Plantation lane are flooded at this level.
- 24.00 ft
Water begins to flood the approach road surface and bridge travel lanes of New Harmony Road. Hinote Road at Deshazo Road floods.
- 26.00 ft
Record Flooding occurs. Extensive flooding throughout the Shoal River Basin. All roads across the river are impassable. Numerous residents along the river experience significant and destructive flooding.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Shoal River flooding at Mossy Head?
No. The Shoal River at Mossy Head is at 10.57 ft, 3.43 ft below minor flood stage.
What is the flood stage at Mossy Head?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Shoal River has been at Mossy Head?
The highest crest on record is 25.65 ft, on 2020-09-16.
Is the Shoal River high or low right now at Mossy Head?
At 10.57 ft it is higher than 92% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MHDF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02368500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.