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Barring any floods, tornados or Presidental edicts, Lord willing we are going to try and spend the 4th on the Suwannee.
Tom Foley,
it looks like the water is coming up nicely, hopefully not up to flood stage. Since you are the expert, let us know.
We'll probably take the boat and leave the PWCs at home.
Not the expert Tom is. LOL But I just got the skinny from Po BOY (My Mom that lives in Suwannee) Reporting Fowlers Bluff (below Jack's sandbar) is above flood stage with non-stilt homes already underwater and roads closed. Further up river is expected to reach and exceed flood stage tomorrow. When the water from south GA, Liveoak, etc. runs-off and into the river it will certainly reach flood stage where we normally boat. During times of extreme flooding the river becomes a no-wake zone in populated areas to help protect and preserve what is left of the folks personal property. Prolly a good idea to check back later before committing. Radar looks like Jax and Lake city is getting hammered with rain right now.
That is what I was afraid of that we would go from too little to too much. We won't go if it is all no-wake. We are getting hammered right now. I am glad my house is in one of the highest areas of Jacksonville. The creek behind my house has doubled in size due to the rain.
Thanks much for the info.
Expert !!That's funny !! Victor has been around the river a lot longer than me !! Here is the best site for all updates :
http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/
More
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydro...1&hydro_type=0
And here is the river at a Glance
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/glanc...riverid=203486
Tom, we were using a weather rock..:thumbsup: Looks like I might be wrong for next week. If you read the info on the first link. Traditionally, a storm like Debby does not mean long term flooding for the Suwannee. Local flooding expected but will probably work itself out by next week. I dunno now.
Were supposed to be heading to the rock bluff area tomorrow for the weekend. By the looks of the graphs it doesn't look bad, anyone have any real time visuals of around that area? Should we still go?
I would be worried about debris in the water as well.
We rented a house for the summer it's up a few feet by no means flooding yet but we are half way between rock bluff and fanning it Probly is a bit higher up north but should b fine will b there this weekend csd23 cooking out if u need a boat to run with let me know I'll keep everyone else posted hell y'all all can come out for the forth and party with us
Let us know how the water is. We still might go for the 4th and put in at Fanning.Quote:
Originally Posted by dumbnfun2
http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/index.aspx?nid=253Quote:
Originally Posted by JR IN JAX
Doubtful at best as probably all 5 Flood Zones will be activated and no wake will be in place . I'm going up saturday and may launch the tooner ..take pics .
Thanks Tom,Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Foley
I appreciate your help as always.
Yeah I tied up the dock yesterday gonna see what goes down or comes up in this case
Went to Rock bluff today the water was to the top of the sea wall My neighbor is watching the website says its gonna flood our whole neighborhood
Are the boat ramps all closed? Is it all no wake? I have heard the predictions are getting better and it's not going to rise as much as they initially thought.
Looks like we might just stay local or go to Silver Glenn or Blue Springs.
Checked this morning and Wilcox is only at the 5 foot stage that far away from the Action Stage . I'm headed up in the early AM , I'll be there .
http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/levelda...w/02323500.png
http://water.weather.gov/resources/h...s/wcxf1_hg.png
Well the ramp was open yesterday but even if they don't shut it down I basically had to idle around and go very slow we're talkn mine field sketchy saw whole trees floatn everywhere 2 x4 s way too much trash to boat safely but mayb in a week or so when it starts to go down and all the trash has floated down will b nice to have the water up and will post let y'all know
Hey Tom u make it up to sun springs give me a shout 3524785194 we will b hanging out cookn some food and watchn the trees float by
SanteFe (all of it) is idle speed/no wake as of yesterday according to FWC.
Thanks ! Well I drove to the Fanning Springs ramp and saw all kinds of debris , trees etc so no launch !! Looks like we'll have to wait a while .Quote:
Originally Posted by dumbnfun2
Heres some pics down the road from my dads place on the Suwannee.His place is across the river from the Sprit of the Suwannee camp ground.Drove down Friday afternoon to get a look.His place is completly under water.
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/...m/IMAG0772.jpg
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My dad and my brother inlaw lost both of their trucks in a flash flood heading down 441 to move their campers.Water was 3" deep and with in minutes 2 walls of water came 2 1/2-3' high each washed my brother in-laws truck off the road.The truck was 7' under.Where Im standing on the road taking the pic the water was covering the stop sign and to the botton of the yellow sign.
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/...m/IMAG0747.jpg
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Dang that is horrible I hope everything turns out ok I will b down tommorow if u guys need anything my number is above wow it's supposed to b in my yard tommorow hope my boats don't wash away
Damn Chris !! I read about the Flash Flood deal on the SWMD website ...that is horrible glad they made it out of the trucks !
The Suwannee at White Springs crested Wednesday with an unofficial stage of 85.23, the third highest flood at White Springs exceeded only by 1973 (88.56) and 1984 (85.36). Record-keeping at this gage started in 1906. The 32' rise in two days appears to be the fastest by far in the record, beating a 20' rise in 2 days in 1996. Early morning on the 26th the river was rising 2.4 feet per hour. White Springs should fall below flood stage late next week.
Thanks everyone. We will probably just stay local and ride some on the St Johns on the 4th if it not too rough. We'll probably hit a restaurant [Whiteys] for lunch.
Marc,
let me know if ya'll want to meet us.
Thanks, Jim. I'll be working, but maybe it'll be a short day. We'll see how it goes.Quote:
Originally Posted by JR IN JAX
Whitey's sounds good
Jim,
I could be out on the river by 12:00 tomarrow afternoon. I have a very short work day planned. Where is Whitey's?
Marc
Whitey's is a really good restaurant in the very Southeast corner of Doctors Inlet. You have to travel about a 1/2 mile down a no-wake zone to get there. We'll probably be there for lunch at 1:30 and everyone is welcome. It will just be Susan and I there in the boat.Quote:
Originally Posted by hemi2005
http://www.whiteysfishcamp.com/
Wilcox went above action stage which was 9' now at 11' as of today according to the Gainesville Sun.
51 miles of no-wake zone is now in affect from Rock Bluff to Fowlers Bluff. I know the 4th came and went, just thought you would like to know JR IN JAX. Later, Vic
Looks like the no wake has been lifted! Game on ! Probly take a ride out to rock bluff in the next day or so and check it out
River has more red than I have seen in years. Branford is supposed to crest today. Saw a sweet 22'Talon outta Suwanee, not sure who it is but he is a regular.. Lots of debris floating in the river that was running 4 to 5 mph. Just be careful and watch for debris and snags. We joined hundreds of boats north of Suwanee on the scallop grounds. Had to go several miles before the water cleared up. Plum filthy..
Yeah I'll just putt round my neighborhood just itchn for a boat ride Headn down wed or thurs Maybe fri just to check it out . Would love to go for a swim but seems kinda funky didn't see any warnings on the site but I dunno
We are getting ready to go to Lake Chatuge on vacation but hope to be back on the Suwannee in August and on Labor Day.