Major Flood
56 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
52 ft
Minor Flood
43 ft
Action Stage
42 ft
What Floods at Each Level
62.3 ft
Water reaches the top of the Interstate 75 bridge railing.
59.7 ft
Water begins to flood the Interstate 75 bridge travel lanes.
57.2 ft
Water reaches the approach roadway surface to the Interstate 75 bridge.
57 ft
Homes in Buzzard Roost Prairie in Columbia County begin to flood.
56.3 ft
Water reaches the base of the Interstate 75 bridge.
56 ft
Water reaches the top of the suspension bridge at the O'leno State Park. Flood waters begin to approach camp structures on the Columbia County side of the river in O'leno State Park.
53 ft
Water reaches the base of the suspension bridge at the O'leno State Park.
52 ft
A barn floods upstream of O'leno State park in Alachua County at this level.
45 ft
Numerous walking trails in O'leno State Park are flooded on the Alachua County side of the river. Flooding begins to affect local roads north of Buzzard Roost Prairie in Columbia County.
43 ft
Access to river gage becomes limited as the Bible Camp Road boat ramp becomes flooded and the last half mile of Bible Camp Road begins to flood in Columbia County. Overland flooding begins past the Santa Fe River sink in the park and will cut-off access road to south end of the park.
42 ft
Boat ramp at the end of Bible Camp Road begins to flood.
41 ft
Swimming becomes dangerous in the river in the park area.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2017 | 57.07 ft | 26,500 cfs |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 54.44 ft | 14,400 cfs |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 52.21 ft | 9,820 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OLPF1
River
Santa Fe River
County
Columbia, FL
Coordinates
29.9266°N, 82.5596°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Santa Fe River at O'leno State Park (in NAVD88)?
The Santa Fe River at O'leno State Park (in NAVD88) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02321898) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Santa Fe River at O'leno State Park (in NAVD88)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Santa Fe River at O'leno State Park (in NAVD88) is 43 feet. Action stage begins at 42 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 52 feet, and major flooding at 56 feet.
How do I get alerts when Santa Fe River rises?
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Where is the Santa Fe River at O'leno State Park (in NAVD88) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Columbia County, Florida at coordinates 29.9266°N, 82.5596°W. USGS site number: 02321898. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Flood stages and impact descriptions for this site are referenced to the NAVD88 datum. Additional datum information can be found at the bottom of this page.