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SwedenSuwannee River at Luraville water level
River gauge, Suwannee River, Florida, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 6,350 cfs
- Water temperature
- 73 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Suwannee River at Luraville reads 23.01 ft, a normal level.
It is 11.99 ft below the flood stage of 35.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 18.09 ft, a difference of +4.92 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.21 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 11.99 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 18.03 ft and 23.01 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 73 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 18.09 ft+4.92 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 18.03 ft – 23.01 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 16.95 ft – 22.65 ft
- Highest on record
- 52.83 ftApril 8, 1948
- Lowest on record
- 16.08 ftJanuary 17, 2012
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.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 35.00 ft, still 11.99 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 56.20 ft
- Water reaches the top of the SR-51 suspension bridge railing.
- 53.30 ft
- Water reaches the SR-51 suspension bridge travel lanes.
- 53.00 ft
- Record Flood. All areas within 1 to 2 miles of the Suwannee River in Lafayette and Suwannee County are flooded.
- 52.00 ft
- The approach roadway to the SR-51 bridge in Lafayette County floods. Flood waters approach SR 37 in Lafayette County.
- 51.00 ft
- Water reaches the base of the SR-51 suspension bridge. The approach roadway to the SR-51 bridge floods in several places in Suwannee County. Water surrounds Luraville in Suwannee County with 180th street flooded and SR-51 flooded north of town.
- 50.00 ft
- Water approaches Luraville in Suwannee County with 180th street prone to flooding. In Lafayette County, significant flooding continues between the river and NW Savannah and S Convict Springs Road.
- 49.00 ft
- Water reaches the base of the small SR-51 bridge in Suwannee County.
- 48.00 ft
- Flood waters make NW Savannah and S Convict Spring Road impassible in Lafayette County. Homes south of 184th drive in Suwannee County are prone to flooding.
- 46.00 ft
- Flooding expands in Lafayette County and reaches S Convict Spring Road. Water approaches homes on 213th and 211th drives in Suwannee County.
- 45.00 ft
- In Lafayette County, Irvin Ferry Road floods. Water surrounds three homes on NW Harlie Lynch Road. In Suwannee County, the area south of Cessna Circle is inaccessible.
- 44.00 ft
- Water approaches 211th road in Suwannee County. Water reaches NE Castagna Lane in Lafayette County. Homes on the Lafayette County side just south of the bridge have water in their backyards. Flood waters will affect homes along County Road 292 and Appaloosa Road.
- 42.00 ft
- Water surrounds homes near the river in both Suwannee and Lafayette County.
- 23.01 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52.83 ft | April 8, 1948 |
| 2 | 49.53 ft | August 24, 1928 |
| 3 | 48.77 ft | April 17, 1973 |
| 4 | 46.42 ft | March 20, 1998 |
| 5 | 46.15 ft | April 14, 2009 |
| 6 | 44.63 ft | October 8, 1928 |
| 7 | 43.66 ft | March 27, 1959 |
| 8 | 43.21 ft | April 14, 2005 |
| 9 | 41.67 ft | April 30, 2014 |
| 10 | 40.47 ft | March 14, 1964 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Suwannee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee River above FargoRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 9.76 ft | High | −0.27 ft | 56 mi |
| Suwannee River at US 441, at FargoRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 7.73 ft | High | −0.26 ft | 54 mi |
| Suwannee River at White SpringsRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 56.27 ft | Very high | −0.15 ft | 30 mi |
| Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs FlaRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 43.53 ft | High | −0.08 ft | 25 mi |
| Suwannee River at EllavilleRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 7.61 ft | High | +0.17 ft | 20 mi |
| Suwannee River at Dowling Park, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 28.60 ft | High | +0.20 ft | 11 mi |
| Suwannee River at BranfordRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 9.00 ft | Normal | +0.23 ft | 18 mi |
| Suwannee River near Bell, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 8.81 ft | Normal | +0.09 ft | 26 mi |
| Suwannee River near WilcoxRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 3.20 ft | Low | −0.57 ft | 38 mi |
| Suwannee River above Gopher River near SuwanneeTidal gauge, Suwannee River | 7,320 cfs | Normal | −4,080.0 cfs | 53 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs near DellRiver gauge, Blue Springs | 24.66 ft | High | +0.20 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Troy Spring near Branford FlaRiver gauge, Troy Spring | 14.51 ft | Normal | +0.26 ft | 12 mi |
| Fenholloway River near FoleyRiver gauge, Fenholloway River | 6.59 ft | Very high | −0.24 ft | 18 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near LeeRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 35.98 ft | High | +0.14 ft | 21 mi |
| Santa Fe River near Hildreth FlaRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 7.38 ft | Normal | +0.15 ft | 23 mi |
| Fenholloway River at FoleyRiver gauge, Fenholloway River | 13.08 ft | Very high | −0.12 ft | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Suwannee River at Luraville higher than last year?
Yes, it is 4.92 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 18.09 ft.
What is flood stage for the Suwannee River at Luraville?
The official flood stage is 35.00 ft. The level is currently 11.99 ft below it.
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 Luraville today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT, the water level was 23.01 ft. Up 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Suwannee River at Luraville rising or falling?
Up 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 2.35 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Suwannee River at Luraville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Suwannee River at Luraville?
The highest level on record is 52.83 ft on April 8, 1948. The lowest is 16.08 ft on January 17, 2012.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02320000(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.09995, -83.17152(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 | 23.01 ft | 2026-10-19 02:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6,350 cfs | 2026-10-19 02:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 73 °F | 2026-10-19 02:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Suwannee River at Luraville (usgs:02320000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/suwannee-river-at-luraville
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