Suwannee River at Luraville - SR 51 (in NAVD88)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Suwannee County, Florida on the Suwannee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02320000, 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
48 ft
Moderate Flood
42 ft
Minor Flood
35 ft
Action Stage
34 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
56.2 ft
Water reaches the top of the SR-51 suspension bridge railing.
53.3 ft
Water reaches the SR-51 suspension bridge travel lanes.
53 ft
Record Flood. All areas within 1 to 2 miles of the Suwannee River in Lafayette and Suwannee County are flooded.
52 ft
The approach roadway to the SR-51 bridge in Lafayette County floods. Flood waters approach SR 37 in Lafayette County.
51 ft
Water reaches the base of the SR-51 suspension bridge. The approach roadway to the SR-51 bridge floods in several places in Suwannee County. Water surrounds Luraville in Suwannee County with 180th street flooded and SR-51 flooded north of town.
50 ft
Water approaches Luraville in Suwannee County with 180th street prone to flooding. In Lafayette County, significant flooding continues between the river and NW Savannah and S Convict Springs Road.
49 ft
Water reaches the base of the small SR-51 bridge in Suwannee County.
48 ft
Flood waters make NW Savannah and S Convict Spring Road impassible in Lafayette County. Homes south of 184th drive in Suwannee County are prone to flooding.
46 ft
Flooding expands in Lafayette County and reaches S Convict Spring Road. Water approaches homes on 213th and 211th drives in Suwannee County.
45 ft
In Lafayette County, Irvin Ferry Road floods. Water surrounds three homes on NW Harlie Lynch Road. In Suwannee County, the area south of Cessna Circle is inaccessible.
44 ft
Water approaches 211th road in Suwannee County. Water reaches NE Castagna Lane in Lafayette County. Homes on the Lafayette County side just south of the bridge have water in their backyards. Flood waters will affect homes along County Road 292 and Appaloosa Road.
42 ft
Water surrounds homes near the river in both Suwannee and Lafayette County.
40 ft
Flooding extends through wooded areas on the Suwannee County side of the river along SR-51. In Lafayette County, NW Savannah Road floods.
39 ft
Access to homes on 290th drive in Suwannee County and NW Riverbank Road in Lafayette County become restricted.
37 ft
Agricultural and timber lands flooded. In Suwannee County flooding begins to affect the western portion of 290th drive near Boeing Drive.
35 ft
River begins coming out of channel banks inundating low lying bottomlands. NW Harlie Lynch Road, NW Riverbank Road, and the Blue Springs State Park begins to flood.
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 | 52.83 ft | 90,000 cfs |
| Apr 7, 1948 | 52.83 ft | 90,000 cfs |
| Aug 23, 1928 | 49.53 ft | 66,000 cfs |
| Aug 23, 1928 | 49.53 ft | 66,000 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1973 | 48.769999999999996 ft | 61,100 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
LURF1
River
Suwannee River
County
Suwannee, FL
Coordinates
30.0997°N, 83.1717°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Suwannee River at Luraville - SR 51 (in NAVD88)?
The Suwannee River at Luraville - SR 51 (in NAVD88) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02320000) 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 Luraville - SR 51 (in NAVD88)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Suwannee River at Luraville - SR 51 (in NAVD88) is 35 feet. Action stage begins at 34 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 42 feet, and major flooding at 48 feet.
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Where is the Suwannee River at Luraville - SR 51 (in NAVD88) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Suwannee County, Florida at coordinates 30.0997°N, 83.1717°W. USGS site number: 02320000. 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.