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SwedenSuwannee River at Suwannee Springs Fla water level
River gauge, Suwannee River, Florida, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,760 cfs
- Water temperature
- 71 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs Fla shows 43.50 ft, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 3.10 ft above the median of 40.40 ft for mid-October, based on 42 years of readings. It is 16.50 ft below the flood stage of 60.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 38.13 ft (+5.37 ft).
The level is falling, down 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 38.21 ft and 43.70 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 42 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 40.40 ft3.10 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 37.47 ft – 45.86 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (42 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 38.13 ft+5.37 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 38.21 ft – 43.70 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 37.04 ft – 43.68 ft
- Highest on record
- 78.20 ftApril 12, 1973
- Lowest on record
- 35.17 ftOctober 6, 2011
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 60.00 ft, still 16.50 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 85.40 ft
- Water reaches the top of the US 129 bridge railing.
- 82.60 ft
- Water begins to flood the US 129 bridge travel lanes.
- 79.00 ft
- Water approaches a few residences on Cecil Webb Place and Frink Place in Suwannee County.
- 78.20 ft
- Water reaches the base of the US 129 bridge. Water reaches the approach road surface to the US 129 bridge in Suwannee County about one quarter mile from the bridge.
- 76.00 ft
- The foot bridge (old US 129 bridge) across the Suwannee River floods at this level.
- 74.00 ft
- Portions of Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park begin to flood west of 95th Drive.
- 72.00 ft
- In Suwannee County water approaches RVs and mobile homes between the river at 95th Drive. Water begins to flood Cecil Webb Place near the boat ramp.
- 69.00 ft
- In Suwannee County, many areas between the river at 93rd Drive are flooded.
- 67.00 ft
- In Hamilton County, several residences are surrounded by water on SW 68th Drive. Structures not elevated are prone to flooding above this level. In Suwannee County, 91st Lane is impassible above this level.
- 66.00 ft
- In Suwannee County, water begins to surround homes of 91st Drive.
- 65.00 ft
- In Hamilton County, water begins to surround residences near SW 72nd Lane and Holton Creek. Structures not elevated are subject to flooding above this level.
- 64.00 ft
- Water begins to flood 91st Drive in Suwannee County.
- 43.50 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: 7 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78.20 ft | April 12, 1973 |
| 2 | 76.09 ft | April 5, 1948 |
| 3 | 73.67 ft | April 10, 1984 |
| 4 | 72.89 ft | September 19, 1964 |
| 5 | 71.43 ft | February 28, 1998 |
| 6 | 71.29 ft | March 24, 1959 |
| 7 | 70.59 ft | October 6, 2004 |
| 8 | 69.74 ft | June 30, 2012 |
| 9 | 69.21 ft | March 20, 1984 |
| 10 | 69.07 ft | February 21, 1986 |
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 | 9.63 ft | High | −0.29 ft | 32 mi |
| Suwannee River at US 441, at FargoRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 7.62 ft | High | −0.27 ft | 30 mi |
| Suwannee River at White SpringsRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 56.20 ft | Very high | −0.17 ft | 13 mi |
| Suwannee River at EllavilleRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 7.67 ft | High | +0.15 ft | 14 mi |
| Suwannee River at Dowling Park, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 28.68 ft | High | +0.18 ft | 21 mi |
| Suwannee River at LuravilleRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 23.08 ft | Below flood stage | +0.19 ft | 25 mi |
| Suwannee River at BranfordRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 9.10 ft | Normal | +0.21 ft | 30 mi |
| Suwannee River near Bell, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 8.88 ft | Normal | +0.13 ft | 42 mi |
| Suwannee River near WilcoxRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 3.33 ft | Low | −0.15 ft | 56 mi |
| Suwannee River above Gopher River near SuwanneeTidal gauge, Suwannee River | 4,870 cfs | Normal | −5,730.0 cfs | 73 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withlacoochee River near LeeRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 35.98 ft | High | +0.07 ft | 15 mi |
| Alapaha River near Jennings FlaRiver gauge, Alapaha River | 71.85 ft | Very high | +0.48 ft | 16 mi |
| Madison Blue Spring near Blue SpringsRiver gauge, Madison Blue Spring | 14.64 ft | Very high | −0.14 ft | 19 mi |
| Alapaha River at StatenvilleRiver gauge, Alapaha River | 14.47 ft | Very high | +0.58 ft | 22 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near PinettaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 12.84 ft | Very high | −0.38 ft | 24 mi |
| Blue Springs near DellRiver gauge, Blue Springs | 24.73 ft | High | +0.18 ft | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs Fla compare with last year?
It is 5.37 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 38.13 ft.
What is flood stage for the Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs Fla?
The official flood stage is 60.00 ft. The level is currently 16.50 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs Fla in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 40.40 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 37.47 ft and 45.86 ft, based on 42 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 Suwannee Springs Fla today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:15 AM EDT, the water level was 43.50 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs Fla rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs Fla normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 42 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:02315550(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.39300, -82.93319(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 | 43.50 ft | 2026-10-19 11:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,760 cfs | 2026-10-19 11:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 71 °F | 2026-10-19 11:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs Fla (usgs:02315550). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/suwannee-river-at-suwannee-springs-fla
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