Suwannee River at Branford - US 27 (in NAVD88)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Suwannee County, Florida on the Suwannee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02320500, 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
36 ft
Moderate Flood
31 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
40.5 ft
Water reaches the top of the US-27 bridge railing.
38.1 ft
Water begins to flood the US-27 bridge travel lanes.
38 ft
Record flooding occurs. Water crosses US-27 in Branford at Savannah Street, flooding businesses. Homes on NW Senter Avenue west of NW Express Street are subject to flooding. In Lafayette County, SR 349 is completely flooded for 2 miles south of US-27.
37 ft
Flooding expands across Branford south of SW Owens Avenue and west of SW Express Street. Water reaches the parking lot of the Family Dollar. Homes on NW 1st, 2nd, and 3rd street are subject to flooding. In Lafayette County, water spreads west of SR 349, flooding CR 375 and flooding homes just south of the CR 375 intersection with SR 349.
36.8 ft
Water begins to flood the approach road surface to the US-27 bridge in Lafayette County.
36 ft
In Branford, flood waters reach US-27 flooding SE Suwannee Avenue and SW Drane Street south of SW Lafayette Avenue. In Lafayette County, water approaches a few homes on the east side of SR 349 south of CR 375.
34.3 ft
Water reaches the base of the US-27 bridge over the Suwannee River.
34 ft
In Branford, NW 2nd Avenue floods, isolating access to several homes in the area. In Lafayette County, SE Apaloosa Road floods and homes in the area are subject to flooding.
33 ft
In Branford, water begins to approach a neighborhood on NW 2nd Avenue. In Lafayette County, water approaches homes on SE Apaloosa Road.
32 ft
In Suwannee County, Suwannee Cove Road is completely flooded, isolating homes in the area. In Lafayette County, homes not elevated on NE Gold Dust Road are subject to flooding.
31.5 ft
Suwannee county road 349, northwest of Branford, will be flooded.
31 ft
Flood waters begin to approach homes between SW Suwannee Avenue and SW Express Court south of US-27 in Branford. In Lafayette County, access to homes along NE Golf Dust Road becomes restricted from US-27.
30 ft
Flooding occurs at several spots on NE Gold Dust Road, isolating homes near the river. In Branford, portions of SW Suwannee Avenue begin to flood south of US-27.
29 ft
Suwannee Cove Road in Suwannee County begins to flood, restricting access to homes near the river. In Lafayette County, access is restricted to homes along SE River Drive.
28 ft
In Lafayette County, flooding begins on NE Gold Dust Road.
27 ft
In Lafayette County, flooding expands along SE River Drive, isolating homes in the area.
25.25 ft
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone from the SR-51 bridge at Luraville to the Little River Spring.
25 ft
The Ivey Park Boat Ramp begins to flood in Branford. In Lafayette County, SE River Drive begins to flood about 3 miles downstream from Branford.
23.25 ft
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone from the Little River Spring to the CR 340 bridge at Rock Bluff.
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 10, 1948 | 38.13 ft | 83,900 cfs |
| Apr 10, 1948 | 38.13 ft | 83,900 cfs |
| Aug 25, 1928 | 36.06 ft | 65,000 cfs |
| Aug 25, 1928 | 36.06 ft | 65,000 cfs |
| Apr 17, 1973 | 34.82 ft | 54,700 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BFDF1
River
Suwannee River
County
Suwannee, FL
Coordinates
29.9552°N, 82.9290°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Suwannee River at Branford - US 27 (in NAVD88)?
The Suwannee River at Branford - US 27 (in NAVD88) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02320500) 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 Suwannee River at Branford - US 27 (in NAVD88)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Suwannee River at Branford - US 27 (in NAVD88) is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 31 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
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Where is the Suwannee River at Branford - US 27 (in NAVD88) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Suwannee County, Florida at coordinates 29.9552°N, 82.9290°W. USGS site number: 02320500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.