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Suwannee River at Dowling Park, Florida water level

River gauge, Suwannee River, Florida, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

28.57ft Up 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
7,180 cfs
25 50 Highest onrecord 60.82 ft Minor floodstage 47.00 ft Lowest on record 20.14 ft

History

203040ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 17Oct 18Minor flood stage203040ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18Minor flood stage
203040ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 18Minor flood stage203040ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18Minor flood stage
203040ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage203040ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
203040ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026203040ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Suwannee River at Dowling Park, Florida is above normal at 28.57 ft.

That puts it 4.71 ft above the median of 23.86 ft for mid-October, based on 30 years of readings. It is 18.43 ft below the flood stage of 47.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 22.28 ft (+6.29 ft).

It has risen 0.22 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 22.17 ft and 28.57 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
23.86 ft4.71 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
21.66 ft – 32.91 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
Same day last year
22.28 ft+6.29 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
22.17 ft – 28.57 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
21.06 ft – 28.23 ft
Highest on record
60.82 ftApril 8, 1948
Lowest on record
20.14 ftJanuary 17, 2012

Floating and fishing near Suwannee River at Dowling Park, Florida

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Flood stage here is 47.00 ft, 18.43 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

61.00 ft
Record flooding at Dowling Park. Significant flooding will occur within the Advent Christian Village south of Marvin Jones Blvd. Road flooding continues along Wildwood Drive north of Marvin Jones Blvd.
60.00 ft
Significant flooding continues in the Advent Christian Village. Water begins to approach the Good Samaritan Center, Dacier Manor, and Copeland Medical Center. Flooding expands to Wildwood Drive north of Marvin Jones Blvd. In Dowling Park, flooding expands east of 235th Road, extending as far east as 231st Road.
59.00 ft
In the Advent Christian Village, significant flooding will occur south of Aquilla Circle.
58.00 ft
Significant flooding occurs in the Advent Christian Village. Access to buildings on Park Center Drive and Dowling Park Drive south of Aquilla Circle will be restricted. Access to Dowling Park Drive and Millsite Lane is subject to closure.
57.00 ft
Access to Dowling Park Drive, Millsite Lane, Pinewood Way, Aquilla Circle, Cardinal Circle, and Park Center Drive will be restricted. A section of Wildwood Drive adjacent to Marvin Jones Boulevard may begin to flood.
56.50 ft
In Suwannee County, CR-250 floods about 1 mile east of the bridge.
56.00 ft
Pinewood Way from Dowling Park Drive to Dogwood Lane floods. The southern section of Dowling Park Drive from the Village Square to County Road 250 is subject to closure. River homes along Riverwood Drive may experience flooding.
55.00 ft
On the Lafayette County side of the river, CR-250 floods one half mile west of the bridge. In the Advent Christian Village, uninhabited areas west of Buck Rogers drive and north of Park Center Drive will flood. Dowling Park Drive begins to flood north of CR-250. Flooding increases south of CR-250 and west of 237th Road in Suwannee County.
54.00 ft
In Advent Christian Village, some buildings in the Camp Suwannee area will flood.
53.00 ft
Water approaches Dowling Park Drive south of Pinewood Way in Advent Christian Village.
52.00 ft
Flooding expands in Suwannee County south of CR-250. 237th Road south of CR-250 floods. In the Advent Christian Village, portions of Pinewood Way may begin to flood at this elevation, restricting access to Park of the Pines.
51.50 ft
A couple of houses near the river south of the County Road 250 bridge will start to flood.
28.57 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 %.

RankLevelDate
160.82 ftApril 8, 1948
256.60 ftApril 14, 1973
355.72 ftAugust 21, 1928
454.31 ftApril 12, 2009
553.72 ftFebruary 20, 1986
653.39 ftApril 20, 1998
752.92 ftApril 11, 1984
852.84 ftMarch 13, 1991
951.52 ftOctober 6, 1928
1051.42 ftMarch 16, 1984

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 68° 50° – Wind 15 mph
19 Mon 72° 51° – Wind 12 mph
20 Tue 75° 51° – Wind 9 mph
21 Wed 78° 54° – Wind 9 mph
22 Thu 77° 55° – Wind 8 mph
23 Fri 76° 53° – Wind 9 mph
24 Sat 77° 55° – Wind 16 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:38 AM Sunset 07:00 PM Daylight 11 hr, 22 min First quarter 53%

Map

Other gauges on the Suwannee River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Suwannee River above FargoRiver gauge, Suwannee River 9.82 ft High −0.26 ft 53 mi
Suwannee River at US 441, at FargoRiver gauge, Suwannee River 7.79 ft High −0.25 ft 51 mi
Suwannee River at White SpringsRiver gauge, Suwannee River 56.30 ft High −0.15 ft 31 mi
Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs FlaRiver gauge, Suwannee River 43.54 ft High −0.08 ft 21 mi
Suwannee River at EllavilleRiver gauge, Suwannee River 7.58 ft High +0.19 ft 11 mi
Suwannee River at LuravilleRiver gauge, Suwannee River 22.98 ft Below flood stage +0.23 ft 11 mi
Suwannee River at BranfordRiver gauge, Suwannee River 8.96 ft Normal +0.25 ft 28 mi
Suwannee River near Bell, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River 8.79 ft Normal +0.07 ft 37 mi
Suwannee River near WilcoxRiver gauge, Suwannee River 3.27 ft Low −0.62 ft 49 mi
Suwannee River above Gopher River near SuwanneeTidal gauge, Suwannee River 8,690 cfs Normal +3,680 cfs 63 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Blue Springs near DellRiver gauge, Blue Springs 24.62 ft High +0.21 ft 8 mi
Withlacoochee River near LeeRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River 35.94 ft High +0.17 ft 12 mi
Madison Blue Spring near Blue SpringsRiver gauge, Madison Blue Spring 14.79 ft Very high +0.05 ft 16 mi
Fenholloway River near FoleyRiver gauge, Fenholloway River 6.64 ft Very high −0.26 ft 17 mi
Fenholloway River at FoleyRiver gauge, Fenholloway River 13.10 ft Very high −0.12 ft 22 mi
Troy Spring near Branford FlaRiver gauge, Troy Spring 14.45 ft Normal +0.27 ft 22 mi
Withlacoochee River near PinettaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River 13.10 ft Very high −0.18 ft 24 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Suwannee River at Dowling Park, Florida compare with last year?

It is 6.29 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 22.28 ft.

What is flood stage for the Suwannee River at Dowling Park, Florida?

The official flood stage is 47.00 ft. The level is currently 18.43 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Suwannee River at Dowling Park, Florida in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 23.86 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 21.66 ft and 32.91 ft, based on 30 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 Dowling Park, Florida today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT, the water level was 28.57 ft. Up 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Suwannee River at Dowling Park, Florida rising or falling?

Up 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 3.50 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Suwannee River at Dowling Park, Florida normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02319800 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.24472, -83.24972 (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 28.57 ft 2026-10-18 21:00 Provisional
Flow 7,180 cfs 2026-10-18 21:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Suwannee River at Dowling Park, Florida (usgs:02319800). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/suwannee-river-at-dowling-park-florida

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