Santa Fe River at Three Rivers Estates (in NAVD88)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Suwannee County, Florida on the Santa Fe River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: TREF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
24 ft
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Considerable flood damage to structures occurs within 1 mile of the Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers.
29 ft
Significant flooding continues. Access to areas within one half mile of Santa Fe or Ichetucknee Rivers becomes impossible. Numerous homes, included those elevated, continue to flood.
28 ft
Homes even with stilts near the river are prone to flooding throughout the area. Flood waters will approach River Run Road near 280th Street in Suwannee county. SW Nebraska Terrace in Columbia County floods.
26 ft
Significant flooding continues throughout the area. Flooded area along the Ichetucknee River expands both in Suwannee and Columbia Counties. Numerous homes are flooded at this level.
24 ft
Flooding expands across the area affecting numerous homes on Santa Fe Road and SW Riverside Avenue in Columbia County. Access to 29th loop in Suwannee County becomes restricted.
23 ft
Homes are inaccessible along River Run Road in Suwannee County west of 33rd Road.
22 ft
River Run Road at 29th loop floods in Suwannee County. Santa Fe Road in Columbia County is inaccessible.
21 ft
Homes are surrounded on River Run Road in Suwannee County. Structures flood along Santa Fe Road west of Idaho Parkway in Columbia County.
20 ft
Access to homes on Santa Fe Road below SW Riverside Avenue becomes restricted in Columbia. Flooding begins on Santa Fe and Wilson Springs Road.
19.8 ft
Waters begins to affect homes in the Hollingsworth Bluff area at State Route 47.
19 ft
Water begins to enter backyards of residences along the Ichetucknee River.
18.75 ft
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission expands the no wake zone restriction further upstream on the Santa Fe River from the unnamed island 1.5 miles downstream on the Wilson's Spring Boat Ramp to one-half mile upstream of the State Road 47 bridge.
18 ft
Water begins to flood River Run Road in Suwannee County.
17 ft
Water begins to enter backyards of residences on Santa Fe Road in Columbia County and on River Run Road in Suwannee County.
16.25 ft
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone on the Santa Fe River from the unnamed island 1.5 miles downstream of the Wilson's Spring Boat Ramp to the confluence with the Suwannee River and on the Ichetucknee River upstream to the US 27 bridge.
16 ft
Lowland flooding begins on SW Santa Fe Drive south of Santa Fe Road in Columbia County.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 1948 | 33.44 ft | — |
| Apr 11, 1948 | 33.44 ft | — |
| Apr 18, 1973 | 30.04 ft | — |
| Apr 18, 1973 | 30.04 ft | — |
| Mar 24, 1998 | 29.16 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
NWS LID
TREF1
River
Santa Fe River
County
Suwannee, FL
Coordinates
29.9325°N, 82.7992°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Santa Fe River at Three Rivers Estates (in NAVD88)?
The Santa Fe River at Three Rivers Estates (in NAVD88) gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Three Rivers Estates (in NAVD88)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Santa Fe River at Three Rivers Estates (in NAVD88) is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
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Where is the Santa Fe River at Three Rivers Estates (in NAVD88) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Suwannee County, Florida at coordinates 29.9325°N, 82.7992°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: SRWMD
- 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.