Station Name: WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER NR LEE, FLA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 85 feet / 26 meters

Nearest Address:
8708 Co Rd 141 SW
Falmouth, FL 32052
Hamilton County

GPS Coordinates: 30.41049435, -83.18013979

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 2:21PM EDT until August 22 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 2:21 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Florida, including the following county, Union. * WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 221 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Worthington Springs, Groves and Dukes. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:07PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 2:07 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 2:30 PM

At 207 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Groves, or near Worthington Spring, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible. Locations impacted include... Lake Butler, Worthington Spring, Worthington Springs, Groves, Beasley, Johnstown, and Dukes.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Flood Watch issued August 22 at 9:43AM EDT until August 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 9:43 AM
Expires: Sat August 23, 2025, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...For the following counties in South Central Georgia, Ben Hill, Berrien, Cook, Dougherty, Irwin, Lee, Tift, Turner and Worth. * WHEN...From 5 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Runoff from heavy rainfall may result in flooding of roads, creeks and streams as well as impacting other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A very moist environment is in place across the region. Late afternoon and early evening thunderstorms are expected to develop and produce locally heavy rainfall across the watch area. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are expected with isolated heavier totals to near 7 inches. These amounts could cause flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.