Santa Fe River near Hildreth (in NAVD88)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Suwannee County, Florida on the Santa Fe River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02322800, 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
28 ft
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
35.6 ft
Water reaches the top of the US 129 bridge railing.
32.2 ft
Water begins to flood the US 129 bridge travel lanes.
32 ft
Water reaches the approach roadway surface of the US 129 bridge.
31 ft
In Suwannee County, 296th Street floods just west of US 129. An abandoned country store a quarter mile north of the bridge floods at this level.
30 ft
In Suwannee County, homes south of River Run Road west of 45th Road are surrounded by water. Significant flooding occurs at Sandy Point. Most buildings south of the entrance are flooded at or above this level.
29 ft
In Gilchrist County, significant flooding occurs at Ellie Ray's Resort at the end of NW 110th Street. Nearly all slots are flooded and the recreational building and pool are flooded. Access into the area is restricted west of NW 31st Way.
28.4 ft
Water reaches the base of the US 129 bridge.
28 ft
At Sandy Point in Suwannee County, the restaurant is surrounded by water and flooding expands further across the campgrounds.
27 ft
In Suwannee County, access to River Run Road west of 45th Road becomes restricted above this level.
26 ft
Ellie Ray's Resort at the end of NW 110th Street in Gilchrist County continues to flood. Water approaches the pool and several RV slots.
25 ft
Water floods the backyards of homes off River Run Road in Suwannee County.
22 ft
Water reaches the top of the bank and boat ramp at Ellie Ray's Resort at the end of NW 110th Street in Gilchrist County.
20 ft
The campgrounds at Sandy Point in Suwannee County begin to flood. Water floods the parking area on the east side of Sandy Point.
18 ft
Boat ramps begin to flood along the Santa Fe River from the confluence with the Suwannee River upstream to River Run Road in Suwannee 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 | 33.41 ft | — |
| Apr 11, 1948 | 33.41 ft | — |
| Apr 18, 1973 | 29.97 ft | — |
| Apr 18, 1973 | 29.97 ft | — |
| Mar 23, 1998 | 28.75 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FTWF1
River
Santa Fe River
County
Suwannee, FL
Coordinates
29.9114°N, 82.8606°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Santa Fe River near Hildreth (in NAVD88)?
The Santa Fe River near Hildreth (in NAVD88) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02322800) 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 Hildreth (in NAVD88)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Santa Fe River near Hildreth (in NAVD88) is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
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Where is the Santa Fe River near Hildreth (in NAVD88) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Suwannee County, Florida at coordinates 29.9114°N, 82.8606°W. USGS site number: 02322800. 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.