Summary
The existing Mullet Lake Park and Lemon Bluff flood zones on the St. John’s River are currently restricted at idle speed no wake when the St. John’s River water level is 6.3 feet or higher as indicated by the St. John’s River Water Management District gauge at the Jessup Station. FWC is proposing to change the reporting flood gauge for these flood zones from the Jessup Station to the Lake Harney Station at 8 feet or higher because the new location is electronically maintained and located “upstream” of the area needing protection. This change was requested by the county, as well as FWC law enforcement in the area, to allow for quicker action to be taken as a flood is occurring.