Santa Fe River at Worthington Springs (in NAVD88)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Alachua County, Florida on the Santa Fe River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02321500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
66 ft
Moderate Flood
64 ft
Minor Flood
59 ft
Action Stage
56 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
80.8 ft
Water reaches the top of the SR 121 bridge railing.
78.1 ft
Water begins to flood the SR 121 bridge travel lanes.
72.7 ft
Water reaches the base of the SR 121 bridge.
72.5 ft
Water reaches the approach road surface of the SR 121 bridge on the Alachua County side.
72 ft
The County Road 241 bridge at the Alachua Union County line is subject to closure above this level.
69 ft
Additional structures on Southwest 99th Avenue in Union County flood.
66 ft
A home east of Southwest 102nd Avenue near 103rd loop in Union County begins to flood.
64 ft
Southwest 99th Avenue in Union County is subject to closure above this level restricting access to homes near the river. Water begins to approach a couple of residences in the area. Structures south of County Road 18 near Southwest 78th Court begin to flood.
63 ft
Southwest 99th Avenue in Union County begins to flood.
62 ft
In Union County, flooding expands across farm land south of County Road 18 and approaches the road surface about 1 mile east of Southwest County Road 241.
60 ft
A driveway near Southwest 102nd Court in Union County begins to flood at this level. Flooding along the river continues to impact boat ramps, docks and campgrounds in the area.
59 ft
Chastain-Seay Park in Worthington Springs is generally closed to the public as access roads within the park become flooded.
58 ft
Picnic Areas and campsites at Chastain-Seay Park in Worthington Springs begin to flood.
56 ft
The boat ramp and floating dock at Chastain-Seay Park in Worthington Springs begin to flood.
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 12, 2017 | 71.17 ft | 23,000 cfs |
| Sep 12, 2017 | 71.17 ft | 23,000 cfs |
| Sep 12, 1964 | 70.31 ft | — |
| Sep 12, 1964 | 70.31 ft | — |
| Oct 4, 1992 | 67.46 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WORF1
River
Santa Fe River
County
Alachua, FL
Coordinates
29.9217°N, 82.4264°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Santa Fe River at Worthington Springs (in NAVD88)?
The Santa Fe River at Worthington Springs (in NAVD88) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02321500) 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 Worthington Springs (in NAVD88)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Santa Fe River at Worthington Springs (in NAVD88) is 59 feet. Action stage begins at 56 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 64 feet, and major flooding at 66 feet.
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Where is the Santa Fe River at Worthington Springs (in NAVD88) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Alachua County, Florida at coordinates 29.9217°N, 82.4264°W. USGS site number: 02321500. 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.