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Suwannee River at Branford water level

River gauge, Suwannee River, Florida, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

9.02ft Up 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
6,130 cfs
Water temperature
73 °F
5 10 15

History

History
51015ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 1951015ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
51015ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 11Oct 1951015ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
1020ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20261020ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
1020ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20261020ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

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.

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:58 PM Daylight 11 hr, 21 min First quarter 55%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.