Suwannee River at Interstate 10 Bridge (in NAVD88)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Madison County, Florida on the Suwannee River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SRHF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
65 ft
Moderate Flood
57 ft
Minor Flood
50 ft
Action Stage
46 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
73.9 ft
Water reaches the top of the Interstate 10 bridge railing.
72.9 ft
Water reaches the top of the US-90 bridge railing.
70.9 ft
Water reaches the Interstate 10 bridge travel lanes.
70.8 ft
Water reaches the US-90 bridge travel lanes.
65.9 ft
Water reaches the base of the US-90 bridge.
65.1 ft
Water reaches the base of the Interstate 10 bridge across the Suwannee River.
65 ft
In Suwannee County, River Road floods just south of Interstate 10 at 209th Road.
64 ft
In Suwannee County, several homes off River Road in Ellaville begin to flood.
63 ft
Electric substation in Suwannee County floods.
62 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.
61 ft
SE 165th Street in Madison County floods on the north side of Interstate 10.
60 ft
Residences on 38th Terrace flood in Suwannee County.
59.1 ft
Water reaches the approach road surface to the US-90 bridge in Madison County about 0.4 miles west of the bridge.
57 ft
Water approaches two homes off 38th Terrace in Suwannee County.
55 ft
Access to Suwannee River State Park becomes restricted in Suwannee County.
54 ft
205th Court and 205th Terrace in Suwannee County begin to flood.
51 ft
Extensive lowland flooding occurs on the Madison and Suwannee sides of the river, including in the Suwannee River State Park.
47 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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
SRHF1
River
Suwannee River
County
Madison, FL
Coordinates
30.3582°N, 83.1937°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Suwannee River at Interstate 10 Bridge (in NAVD88)?
The Suwannee River at Interstate 10 Bridge (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 Suwannee River at Interstate 10 Bridge (in NAVD88)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Suwannee River at Interstate 10 Bridge (in NAVD88) is 50 feet. Action stage begins at 46 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 57 feet, and major flooding at 65 feet.
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Where is the Suwannee River at Interstate 10 Bridge (in NAVD88) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Florida at coordinates 30.3582°N, 83.1937°W. 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 Hohonu