Suwannee River above Fargo water level

Name: Suwannee River above Fargo water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Suwannee River, Georgia, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

9.94ft Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 07:00 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Suwannee River above Fargo shows 9.94 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 7.80 ft, based on 17 years of readings, so the river stage is 2.14 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 4.30 ft, a difference of +5.64 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.24 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.11 ft and 10.64 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 7.80 ft2.14 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.26 ft – 11.39 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
Same day last year: 4.30 ft+5.64 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 4.11 ft – 10.64 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.48 ft – 10.64 ft

What the stage means on the water

Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 68° 52° – Wind 13 mph

19 Mon 71° 52° – Wind 12 mph

20 Tue 76° 49° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 78° 52° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 79° 53° – Wind 4 mph

23 Fri 79° 54° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 77° 55° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 22 min First quarter 49%

Map

Other gauges on the Suwannee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Suwannee River at US 441, at FargoRiver gauge, Suwannee River	7.90 ft	High	−0.24 ft	2.2 mi
Suwannee River at White SpringsRiver gauge, Suwannee River	56.37 ft	Very high	−0.15 ft	29 mi
Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs FlaRiver gauge, Suwannee River	43.56 ft	High	−0.10 ft	32 mi
Suwannee River at EllavilleRiver gauge, Suwannee River	7.52 ft	High	+0.24 ft	44 mi
Suwannee River at Dowling Park, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River	28.49 ft	High	+0.27 ft	53 mi
Suwannee River at LuravilleRiver gauge, Suwannee River	22.89 ft	Below flood stage	+0.24 ft	56 mi
Suwannee River at BranfordRiver gauge, Suwannee River	8.88 ft	Normal	+0.31 ft	57 mi
Suwannee River near Bell, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River	8.75 ft	Normal	+0.14 ft	67 mi
Suwannee River near WilcoxRiver gauge, Suwannee River	3.48 ft	Normal	−1.02 ft	81 mi
Suwannee River above Gopher River near SuwanneeTidal gauge, Suwannee River	5,430 cfs	Normal	−7,870.0 cfs	100 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Prong St. Marys River at MoniacRiver gauge, North Prong St. Marys River	7.06 ft	High	−0.35 ft	23 mi
Alapaha River at StatenvilleRiver gauge, Alapaha River	13.84 ft	Very high	+0.66 ft	29 mi
St Marys River at Ferry Landing near FolkstonRiver gauge, St Marys River	5.65 ft	Below flood stage	−0.80 ft	31 mi
Alapaha River near Jennings FlaRiver gauge, Alapaha River	71.34 ft	Very high	+0.44 ft	33 mi
St. Marys River near MacclennyRiver gauge, St. Marys River	6.80 ft	High	−0.76 ft	36 mi
Satilla River near WaycrossRiver gauge, Satilla River	14.96 ft	Very high	−0.32 ft	39 mi
Satilla River at GA 158, near WaycrossRiver gauge, Satilla River	13.71 ft	Very high	−0.27 ft	41 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Suwannee River above Fargo higher than last year?

Yes, it is 5.64 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.30 ft.

What is a normal level for the Suwannee River above Fargo in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 7.80 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.26 ft and 11.39 ft, based on 17 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Suwannee River above Fargo today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 07:00 AM EDT, the water level was 9.94 ft. Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Suwannee River above Fargo rising or falling?

Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Suwannee River above Fargo normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02314495 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.70750, -82.53917 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	9.94 ft	2026-10-18 11:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Suwannee River above Fargo (usgs:02314495). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/suwannee-river-above-fargo

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