Santa Fe River near Fort White water level
River gauge, Santa Fe River, Florida, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 957 cfs
- Water temperature
- 72 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The Santa Fe River near Fort White is running below normal at 0.44 ft.
That puts it 0.44 ft below the median of 0.88 ft for mid-October, based on 23 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 0.23 ft (+0.21 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 0.03 ft and 0.52 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 72 °F.
Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 0.88 ft0.44 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.35 ft – 4.76 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.23 ft+0.21 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.03 ft – 0.52 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- −0.07 ft – 0.51 ft
Floating and fishing near Santa Fe River near Fort White
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
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 | 12.80 ft | High | −0.65 ft | 18 mi |
| Santa Fe River at O'leno State Park FlaRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 39.19 ft | High | −0.36 ft | 11 mi |
| Santa Fe River at River Rise near High SpringsRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 2.83 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 8 mi |
| Santa Fe River at Us Highway 441 near High SpringsRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 422 cfs | Normal | −27.0 cfs | 6 mi |
| Santa Fe River near Hildreth FlaRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 7.46 ft | Normal | +0.15 ft | 10 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginnie Spring near High Springs FlaRiver gauge, Ginnie Spring | 21.41 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 1.3 mi |
| Ichetucknee R @ Hwy27 near HildrethRiver gauge, Ichetucknee R @ Hwy27 | 14.86 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Suwannee River near Bell, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 8.89 ft | Normal | +0.13 ft | 13 mi |
| Suwannee River at BranfordRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 9.13 ft | Normal | +0.22 ft | 15 mi |
| Troy Spring near Branford FlaRiver gauge, Troy Spring | 14.64 ft | Normal | +0.24 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Santa Fe River near Fort White compare with last year?
It is 0.21 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.23 ft.
What is a normal level for the Santa Fe River near Fort White in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 0.88 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.35 ft and 4.76 ft, based on 23 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 near Fort White today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT, the water level was 0.44 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Santa Fe River near Fort White rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.10 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Santa Fe River near Fort White normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 23 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:02322500(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.84885, -82.71512(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 0.44 ft | 2026-10-19 14:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 957 cfs | 2026-10-19 14:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 72 °F | 2026-10-19 14:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Santa Fe River near Fort White (usgs:02322500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/santa-fe-river-near-fort-white
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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer