Santa Fe River near High Springs (in NAVD88)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Alachua 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: HSPF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
46 ft
Moderate Flood
39 ft
Minor Flood
35 ft
Action Stage
34 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
56.1 ft
Water reaches the top of the US 41 bridge railing.
53.4 ft
Water begins to flood the US 41 bridge travel lanes.
52.7 ft
Water reaches the top of the US 27 bridge railing.
50.5 ft
Water begins to flood the US 27 bridge travel lanes.
48.5 ft
Water reaches the approach road surface to the US 27 bridge.
48 ft
Water reaches the base of the US 41 bridge. In Columbia County, residences south of Southwest Mapleton Street and east of Ada Court begin to flood. In Alachua County, homes on Northwest 282nd Drive experience significant flooding.
47.5 ft
Water reaches the approach road surface to the US 41 bridge. In Alachua County, several structures in Camp Kulaqua along Hornsby Spring flood at this level.
47 ft
The Santa Fe Bar on US-441 near the bridge in Columbia County begins to flood at this level.
46 ft
Water reaches the base of the US 27 bridge. A structure begins to flood in Camp Kulaqua along Hornsby Spring just north of Northwest 212th Avenue in Alachua County.
45 ft
In Alachua County, flood waters reach Northwest 212nd Avenue, restricting access to Stillwaters Lodge. Further downstream, homes immediately along the river off Northwest 282nd drive begin to flood.
43 ft
In Columbia County, water enters homes off Southeast Resort Circle. In Alachua County, flooding begins to affect areas along Hornsby Spring in Camp Kulaqua.
42 ft
In Columbia County, the southern end of Southwest Woodland Avenue floods.
41 ft
In Columbia County, several homes at Southeast Resort Circle are surrounded by flood waters. Outbuildings flood at this level.
39 ft
In Columbia County, Southeast Resort Circle floods near the entrance of the subdivision, restricting access to all homes in the area.
37 ft
Water begins to approach two residences along the river at the end of Southeast Resort Circle in Columbia County. The boat ramp near the US-27 bridge in Columbia County begins to flood at this level.
35 ft
Wooded areas along the river begin to flood. The boat ramp south of US-441 in Alachua County is inaccessible above this level.
34.2 ft
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone on the Santa Fe River from the River Rise in O'Leno State Park downstream to the center line of the US 27 Bridge.
33 ft
High water will begin to impact docks and boat ramps in the 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 | 48.46 ft | — |
| Sep 14, 2017 | 48.46 ft | — |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 45.04 ft | — |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 45.04 ft | — |
| Sep 15, 1964 | 44.52 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
HSPF1
River
Santa Fe River
County
Alachua, FL
Coordinates
29.8525°N, 82.6086°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Santa Fe River near High Springs (in NAVD88)?
The Santa Fe River near High Springs (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 near High Springs (in NAVD88)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Santa Fe River near High Springs (in NAVD88) is 35 feet. Action stage begins at 34 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 39 feet, and major flooding at 46 feet.
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Where is the Santa Fe River near High Springs (in NAVD88) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Alachua County, Florida at coordinates 29.8525°N, 82.6086°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.