Suwannee River at White Springs (in NAVD88)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Columbia County, Florida on the Suwannee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02315500, 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
86 ft
Moderate Flood
80 ft
Minor Flood
74 ft
Action Stage
69 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
97.9 ft
Water reaches the top of the Interstate 75 bridge railing.
96.5 ft
Water reaches the top of the US 41 bridge railing.
96.3 ft
Water reaches the top of the SR 136 bridge railing.
94.9 ft
Water begins to flood the main Interstate 75 bridge travel lanes.
94.5 ft
Water begins to flood the SR 136 bridge travel lanes.
93.5 ft
Water begins to flood the US 41 bridge travel lanes.
92.6 ft
Water begins to flood the Interstate 75 bridge travel lanes just south of the Suwannee River in Suwannee County.
90.7 ft
Water reaches the approach road surface to the US 41 bridge.
89.7 ft
Water reaches the approach road surface to the Interstate 75 bridge over the Suwannee River.
89.2 ft
Water reaches the base of the Interstate 75 bridges over the Suwannee River. Water also reaches the base of the SR 136 bridge near White Springs.
88.5 ft
Water reaches the base of the US 41 bridge.
88 ft
The railroad tracks flood near the US 41 crossing.
87 ft
Water reaches the base of the old US 129 foot bridge across the river. Homes in this area are subject to flooding.
86.8 ft
Water reaches the approach road surface to the SR 136 bridge just north of the agriculture inspection station.
85.5 ft
Water begins to flood SR 136 well south of the bridge in Columbia County.
85 ft
Water reaches the base of the railroad bridge at US 41.
82 ft
Water begins to surround homes along NW Stephen Foster Drive in Columbia County. Homes in the area not elevated flood at this level. In Hamilton County, the Gazebo at the Stephen F Foster State Park floods at this level.
81 ft
Water reaches the observation deck at the White Springs Swim House. Water floods areas south of SE 100th Way in Hamilton County. Homes not elevated in this area are subject to flooding.
80 ft
Water moves toward NW Stephen Foster Drive and begins to flood travel lanes in the 500 block in Columbia County.
79 ft
Water reaches the top of the bank at the Stephen F Foster State Park. Low areas within the park begin to flood at this level.
77 ft
Homes on NW Null Road in Columbia County not elevated begin to flood at this level.
75 ft
Access to White Springs Swim House is impassible.
74 ft
The parking lot to the Blue Sink launch floods in Suwannee County. The area is not accessible above this level. Flooding expands into the park at US 41 in Hamilton County. Much of NW Null Road in Columbia County is impassible, isolating several homes near the river.
72 ft
Water reaches the top of the bank at the park at US 41 in Hamilton County. All public boat ramps between White Springs and Suwannee Springs are subject to closure. A portion of NW Null Road begins to flood in Columbia County.
70 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramp at US 41 in Hamilton County.
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 9, 1973 | 87.73 ft | 38,100 cfs |
| Apr 9, 1973 | 87.73 ft | 38,100 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2012 | 84.63 ft | 28,800 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2012 | 84.63 ft | 28,800 cfs |
| Apr 9, 1984 | 84.57000000000001 ft | 26,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WSPF1
River
Suwannee River
County
Columbia, FL
Coordinates
30.3256°N, 82.7383°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Suwannee River at White Springs (in NAVD88)?
The Suwannee River at White Springs (in NAVD88) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02315500) 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 White Springs (in NAVD88)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Suwannee River at White Springs (in NAVD88) is 74 feet. Action stage begins at 69 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 80 feet, and major flooding at 86 feet.
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Where is the Suwannee River at White Springs (in NAVD88) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Columbia County, Florida at coordinates 30.3256°N, 82.7383°W. USGS site number: 02315500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, 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.