Suwannee River at Dowling Park - CR 250 (in NAVD88)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Suwannee County, Florida on the Suwannee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02319800, 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
58 ft
Moderate Flood
52 ft
Minor Flood
47 ft
Action Stage
43 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
61 ft
Record flooding at Dowling Park. Significant flooding will occur within the Advent Christian Village south of Marvin Jones Blvd. Road flooding continues along Wildwood Drive north of Marvin Jones Blvd.
60 ft
Significant flooding continues in the Advent Christian Village. Water begins to approach the Good Samaritan Center, Dacier Manor, and Copeland Medical Center. Flooding expands to Wildwood Drive north of Marvin Jones Blvd. In Dowling Park, flooding expands east of 235th Road, extending as far east as 231st Road.
59 ft
In the Advent Christian Village, significant flooding will occur south of Aquilla Circle.
58 ft
Significant flooding occurs in the Advent Christian Village. Access to buildings on Park Center Drive and Dowling Park Drive south of Aquilla Circle will be restricted. Access to Dowling Park Drive and Millsite Lane is subject to closure.
57 ft
Access to Dowling Park Drive, Millsite Lane, Pinewood Way, Aquilla Circle, Cardinal Circle, and Park Center Drive will be restricted. A section of Wildwood Drive adjacent to Marvin Jones Boulevard may begin to flood.
56.5 ft
In Suwannee County, CR-250 floods about 1 mile east of the bridge.
56 ft
Pinewood Way from Dowling Park Drive to Dogwood Lane floods. The southern section of Dowling Park Drive from the Village Square to County Road 250 is subject to closure. River homes along Riverwood Drive may experience flooding.
55 ft
On the Lafayette County side of the river, CR-250 floods one half mile west of the bridge. In the Advent Christian Village, uninhabited areas west of Buck Rogers drive and north of Park Center Drive will flood. Dowling Park Drive begins to flood north of CR-250. Flooding increases south of CR-250 and west of 237th Road in Suwannee County.
54 ft
In Advent Christian Village, some buildings in the Camp Suwannee area will flood.
53 ft
Water approaches Dowling Park Drive south of Pinewood Way in Advent Christian Village.
52 ft
Flooding expands in Suwannee County south of CR-250. 237th Road south of CR-250 floods. In the Advent Christian Village, portions of Pinewood Way may begin to flood at this elevation, restricting access to Park of the Pines.
51.5 ft
A couple of houses near the river south of the County Road 250 bridge will start to flood.
50 ft
Flooding expands in Suwannee County south of CR-250 and west of 237th Road. In the Advent Christian Village, low areas adjacent to Pinewood Way may begin to flood. Nature areas along the river will flood, and access to nature trails is closed.
49 ft
Lowland flooding continues to expand on the Suwannee County side of the river west of Dowling Park.
48 ft
Homes not elevated on SE Boundary Bend Trail in Madison County begin to flood. Flooding begins in Suwannee County south of CR-250 and west of 237th road.
47 ft
SE Boundary Bend Trail floods in Madison County.
45 ft
In the Advent Christian Village, the park adjacent to Park Center Drive will flood. All river access within the Advent Christian Village is closed.
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 7, 1948 | 60.82 ft | 92,600 cfs |
| Apr 7, 1948 | 60.82 ft | 92,600 cfs |
| Apr 13, 1973 | 56.6 ft | — |
| Apr 13, 1973 | 56.6 ft | — |
| Aug 20, 1928 | 55.72 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
USGS Site
NWS LID
DOUF1
River
Suwannee River
County
Suwannee, FL
Coordinates
30.2447°N, 83.2497°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Suwannee River at Dowling Park - CR 250 (in NAVD88)?
The Suwannee River at Dowling Park - CR 250 (in NAVD88) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02319800) 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 Dowling Park - CR 250 (in NAVD88)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Suwannee River at Dowling Park - CR 250 (in NAVD88) is 47 feet. Action stage begins at 43 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 52 feet, and major flooding at 58 feet.
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Where is the Suwannee River at Dowling Park - CR 250 (in NAVD88) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Suwannee County, Florida at coordinates 30.2447°N, 83.2497°W. USGS site number: 02319800. 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.