Suwannee River near Suwannee Springs (in NAVD88)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Suwannee County, Florida on the Suwannee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02315550, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
72 ft
Moderate Flood
65 ft
Minor Flood
60 ft
Action Stage
58 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
85.4 ft
Water reaches the top of the US 129 bridge railing.
82.6 ft
Water begins to flood the US 129 bridge travel lanes.
79 ft
Water approaches a few residences on Cecil Webb Place and Frink Place in Suwannee County.
78.2 ft
Water reaches the base of the US 129 bridge. Water reaches the approach road surface to the US 129 bridge in Suwannee County about one quarter mile from the bridge.
76 ft
The foot bridge (old US 129 bridge) across the Suwannee River floods at this level.
74 ft
Portions of Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park begin to flood west of 95th Drive.
72 ft
In Suwannee County water approaches RVs and mobile homes between the river at 95th Drive. Water begins to flood Cecil Webb Place near the boat ramp.
69 ft
In Suwannee County, many areas between the river at 93rd Drive are flooded.
67 ft
In Hamilton County, several residences are surrounded by water on SW 68th Drive. Structures not elevated are prone to flooding above this level. In Suwannee County, 91st Lane is impassible above this level.
66 ft
In Suwannee County, water begins to surround homes of 91st Drive.
65 ft
In Hamilton County, water begins to surround residences near SW 72nd Lane and Holton Creek. Structures not elevated are subject to flooding above this level.
64 ft
Water begins to flood 91st Drive in Suwannee County.
63 ft
In Hamilton County, much of SW 79th Terrace is flooded at this level. Access to homes in the area is restricted.
62 ft
In Suwannee County, the entrance to the Suwannee Springs Park floods. Deese-Howard boat ramp is inaccessible.
60 ft
Water comes over the bank at Suwannee Springs Park and begins to flood low lying areas of the park in Suwannee County. In Hamilton County, portions of SW 79th Terrace begin 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 11, 1973 | 78.2 ft | 30,100 cfs |
| Apr 11, 1973 | 78.2 ft | 30,100 cfs |
| Apr 4, 1948 | 76.09 ft | 19,000 cfs |
| Apr 4, 1948 | 76.09 ft | 19,000 cfs |
| Apr 10, 1984 | 73.67 ft | 18,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LIKF1
River
Suwannee River
County
Suwannee, FL
Coordinates
30.3928°N, 82.9333°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Suwannee River near Suwannee Springs (in NAVD88)?
The Suwannee River near Suwannee Springs (in NAVD88) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02315550) 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 near Suwannee Springs (in NAVD88)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Suwannee River near Suwannee Springs (in NAVD88) is 60 feet. Action stage begins at 58 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 65 feet, and major flooding at 72 feet.
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Where is the Suwannee River near Suwannee Springs (in NAVD88) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Suwannee County, Florida at coordinates 30.3928°N, 82.9333°W. USGS site number: 02315550. 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.