Suwannee River at Branford water level
River gauge, Suwannee River, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 6,130 cfs
- Water temperature
- 73 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Suwannee River at Branford reads 9.02 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 6.35 ft, based on 95 years of readings, so the river stage is 2.67 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 4.40 ft, a difference of +4.62 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.24 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.92 ft and 9.02 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 73 °F.
Compared with 95 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.35 ft2.67 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.38 ft – 13.85 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (95 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.40 ft+4.62 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.92 ft – 9.02 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.42 ft – 8.87 ft
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Suwannee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee River above FargoRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 9.74 ft | High | −0.28 ft | 57 mi |
| Suwannee River at US 441, at FargoRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 7.72 ft | High | −0.27 ft | 55 mi |
| Suwannee River at White SpringsRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 56.27 ft | Very high | −0.15 ft | 28 mi |
| Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs FlaRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 43.52 ft | High | −0.08 ft | 30 mi |
| Suwannee River at EllavilleRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 7.63 ft | High | +0.19 ft | 33 mi |
| Suwannee River at Dowling Park, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 28.63 ft | High | +0.22 ft | 28 mi |
| Suwannee River at LuravilleRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 23.02 ft | Below flood stage | +0.21 ft | 18 mi |
| Suwannee River near Bell, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 8.81 ft | Normal | +0.09 ft | 11 mi |
| Suwannee River near WilcoxRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 3.23 ft | Low | −0.52 ft | 25 mi |
| Suwannee River above Gopher River near SuwanneeTidal gauge, Suwannee River | 6,480 cfs | Normal | −3,720.0 cfs | 44 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe River near Hildreth FlaRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 7.38 ft | Normal | +0.14 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Troy Spring near Branford FlaRiver gauge, Troy Spring | 14.52 ft | Normal | +0.25 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Ichetucknee R @ Hwy27 near HildrethRiver gauge, Ichetucknee R @ Hwy27 | 14.85 ft | Low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Santa Fe River near Fort WhiteRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 0.45 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 15 mi |
| Ginnie Spring near High Springs FlaRiver gauge, Ginnie Spring | 21.42 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 16 mi |
| Santa Fe River at Us Highway 441 near High SpringsRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 435 cfs | Normal | −28.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| Santa Fe River at River Rise near High SpringsRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 2.88 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 21 mi |
| Blue Springs near DellRiver gauge, Blue Springs | 24.67 ft | High | +0.20 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Suwannee River at Branford higher than last year?
Yes, it is 4.62 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.40 ft.
What is a normal level for the Suwannee River at Branford in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.35 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.38 ft and 13.85 ft, based on 95 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 at Branford today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT, the water level was 9.02 ft. Up 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Suwannee River at Branford rising or falling?
Up 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 2.62 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Suwannee River at Branford normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 95 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:02320500(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.95579, -82.92763(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 | 9.02 ft | 2026-10-19 03:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6,130 cfs | 2026-10-19 03:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 73 °F | 2026-10-19 03:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Suwannee River at Branford (usgs:02320500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/suwannee-river-at-branford
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