RIVER GAUGE · SUWANNEE RIVER
Suwannee River near Benton (in NAVD88)
Columbia County, Florida
Water level76.32 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action90 ft
Minor flood93 ft
Moderate flood95 ft
Major flood97 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 90 ft
Low lying roads along the river MAY begin to flood. All public boat ramps will be closed.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1973 | 101.93 ft | 27,700 cfs |
| Sep 15, 1964 | 99.22 ft | 17,200 cfs |
| Apr 5, 1984 | 99.03 ft | 18,300 cfs |
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