Suwannee River at Ellaville - US 90 (in NAVD88)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Suwannee County, Florida on the Suwannee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02319500, 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
65 ft
Moderate Flood
60 ft
Minor Flood
53 ft
Action Stage
49 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
76.9 ft
Water reaches the top of the Interstate 10 bridge railing.
75.9 ft
Water reaches the top of the US-90 bridge railing.
73.9 ft
Water reaches the Interstate 10 bridge travel lanes.
73.8 ft
Water reaches the US-90 bridge travel lanes.
73 ft
Water reaches the approach road surface of the Interstate 10 bridges in Madison County.
68.9 ft
Water reaches the base of the US-90 bridge.
68.1 ft
Water reaches the base of the Interstate 10 bridge across the Suwannee River.
68 ft
In Suwannee County, River Road floods just south of Interstate 10 at 209th Road.
67 ft
In Suwannee County, several homes off River Road in Ellaville begin to flood.
66 ft
Electric substation in Suwannee County floods.
65 ft
Water reaches the approach road surface to the US-90 bridge in Suwannee County about one quarter mile east of the bridge. Water begins to surround the electric substation in Suwannee County.
64 ft
SE 165th Street in Madison County floods on the north side of Interstate 10.
63 ft
Residences on 38th Terrace flood in Suwannee County.
62.1 ft
Water reaches the approach road surface to the US-90 bridge in Madison County about 0.4 miles west of the bridge.
60 ft
Water approaches two homes off 38th Terrace in Suwannee County.
58 ft
Access to Suwannee River State Park becomes restricted in Suwannee County.
57 ft
205th Court and 205th Terrace in Suwannee County begin to flood.
54 ft
Extensive lowland flooding occurs on the Madison and Suwannee sides of the river, including in the Suwannee River State Park.
50 ft
Suwannee River campsites begin to flood in Hamilton and Suwannee Counties. Picnic areas in Madison County near the old US-90 bridge begin to flood.
46.25 ft
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone on the Suwannee River from the US-90 bridge at Ellaville south to the SR-51 bridge at Luraville.
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 6, 1948 | 67.38 ft | 95,300 cfs |
| Apr 6, 1948 | 67.38 ft | 95,300 cfs |
| Apr 12, 1973 | 64.25 ft | 77,100 cfs |
| Apr 12, 1973 | 64.25 ft | 77,100 cfs |
| Aug 19, 1928 | 63.599999999999994 ft | 73,000 cfs |
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
ELLF1
River
Suwannee River
County
Suwannee, FL
Coordinates
30.3844°N, 83.1719°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Suwannee River at Ellaville - US 90 (in NAVD88)?
The Suwannee River at Ellaville - US 90 (in NAVD88) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02319500) 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 Ellaville - US 90 (in NAVD88)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Suwannee River at Ellaville - US 90 (in NAVD88) is 53 feet. Action stage begins at 49 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 60 feet, and major flooding at 65 feet.
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Where is the Suwannee River at Ellaville - US 90 (in NAVD88) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Suwannee County, Florida at coordinates 30.3844°N, 83.1719°W. USGS site number: 02319500. 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.