Santa Fe River at River Rise near High Springs water level
River gauge, Santa Fe River, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 326 cfs
- Water temperature
- 74 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The Santa Fe River at River Rise near High Springs is at 2.71 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 3.22 ft, based on 10 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.51 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.91 ft, a difference of +0.80 ft.
It has dropped 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.41 ft and 3.25 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 74 °F.
Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.22 ft0.51 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.98 ft – 5.30 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.91 ft+0.80 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.41 ft – 3.25 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.04 ft – 3.23 ft
Floating and fishing near Santa Fe River at River Rise near High Springs
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Santa Fe River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe River at Worthington SpringsRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 12.03 ft | High | −0.58 ft | 10 mi |
| Santa Fe River at O'leno State Park FlaRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 38.76 ft | High | −0.34 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Santa Fe River at Us Highway 441 near High SpringsRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 402 cfs | Normal | −26.0 cfs | 1.8 mi |
| Santa Fe River near Fort WhiteRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 0.40 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 8 mi |
| Santa Fe River near Hildreth FlaRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 7.69 ft | Normal | +0.17 ft | 16 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginnie Spring near High Springs FlaRiver gauge, Ginnie Spring | 21.34 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 7 mi |
| Ichetucknee R @ Hwy27 near HildrethRiver gauge, Ichetucknee R @ Hwy27 | 14.86 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Suwannee River near Bell, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 9.15 ft | Normal | +0.20 ft | 21 mi |
| New River near Lake Butler FlaRiver gauge, New River | 5.26 ft | High | −0.33 ft | 21 mi |
| Suwannee River at BranfordRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 9.36 ft | Normal | +0.18 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Santa Fe River at River Rise near High Springs higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.80 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.91 ft.
What is a normal level for the Santa Fe River at River Rise near High Springs in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.22 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.98 ft and 5.30 ft, based on 10 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 Santa Fe River at River Rise near High Springs today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.71 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Santa Fe River at River Rise near High Springs rising or falling?
Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.35 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Santa Fe River at River Rise near High Springs normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 10 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:02321958(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.87357, -82.59123(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 | 2.71 ft | 2026-10-20 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 326 cfs | 2026-10-20 22:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 74 °F | 2026-10-20 22:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Santa Fe River at River Rise near High Springs (usgs:02321958). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/santa-fe-river-at-river-rise-near-high-springs
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