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Madison Blue Spring near Blue Springs water level

River gauge, Madison Blue Spring, Florida, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

14.60ft Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
−128.0 cfs
Water temperature
71 °F
8 10 13 15

History

8101315ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 198101315ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
1015ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 191015ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
102030ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026102030ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
102030ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026102030ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Madison Blue Spring near Blue Springs: the latest reading is 14.60 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 6.21 ft above the median of 8.39 ft for mid-October, based on 20 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 7.86 ft (+6.74 ft).

It is still going down, by 0.19 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 7.83 ft – 14.79 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 71 °F.

Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
8.39 ft6.21 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
7.66 ft – 10.98 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (20 years of records)
Same day last year
7.86 ft+6.74 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
7.83 ft – 14.79 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
7.37 ft – 14.78 ft

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 68° 52° – Wind 14 mph
19 Mon 72° 52° – Wind 12 mph
20 Tue 75° 50° – Wind 9 mph
21 Wed 77° 54° – Wind 8 mph
22 Thu 77° 55° – Wind 7 mph
23 Fri 78° 57° – Wind 10 mph
24 Sat 76° 58° – Wind 16 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:38 AM Sunset 06:59 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 60%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Withlacoochee River near LeeRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River 35.97 ft High +0.05 ft 6.2 mi
Suwannee River at EllavilleRiver gauge, Suwannee River 7.67 ft High +0.14 ft 8 mi
Withlacoochee River near PinettaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River 12.73 ft Very high −0.46 ft 8 mi
Alapaha River near Jennings FlaRiver gauge, Alapaha River 71.89 ft Very high +0.47 ft 13 mi
Suwannee River at Dowling Park, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River 28.70 ft High +0.18 ft 16 mi
Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs FlaRiver gauge, Suwannee River 43.48 ft High −0.07 ft 19 mi
Alapaha River at StatenvilleRiver gauge, Alapaha River 14.51 ft Very high +0.51 ft 20 mi
Blue Springs near DellRiver gauge, Blue Springs 24.75 ft High +0.16 ft 25 mi

Questions and answers

How does Madison Blue Spring near Blue Springs compare with last year?

It is 6.74 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.86 ft.

What is a normal level for Madison Blue Spring near Blue Springs in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 8.39 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 7.66 ft and 10.98 ft, based on 20 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 Madison Blue Spring near Blue Springs today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT, the water level was 14.60 ft. Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Madison Blue Spring near Blue Springs rising or falling?

Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 2.22 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Madison Blue Spring near Blue Springs normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 20 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:02319302 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.48049, -83.24431 (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 14.60 ft 2026-10-19 14:45 Provisional
Flow −128.0 cfs 2026-10-16 14:45 Provisional
Water temperature 71 °F 2026-10-19 14:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Madison Blue Spring near Blue Springs (usgs:02319302). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/madison-blue-spring-near-blue-springs

How we check values

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