New River near Lake Butler Fla
Is New River near Lake Butler Fla flooding right now?
New River near Lake Butler Fla measured 2.77 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 88.2 ft below its 91 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.77 ft
Streamflow
15 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 91 ft, with major flooding at 94 ft. The highest crest on record was 98.55 ft on Tue, Sep 12, 2017.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 89 ft | 86.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 91 ft | 88.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 92.5 ft | 89.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 94 ft | 91.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 98.55 ft | 2017-09-12 |
| 98.25 ft | 1964-09-12 |
| 97.46000000000001 ft | 1992-10-04 |
| 96.9 ft | 2012-06-27 |
| 95.72 ft | 1968-08-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe River at Worthington Springs, Fla. | 10.5 mi | Alachua County |
| Santa Fe River near Graham, Fla. | 11.0 mi | Bradford County |
| Pareners Branch near Bland, Fl. | 16.8 mi | Alachua County |
| Shiloh Run near Alachua, FL | 17.2 mi | Alachua County |
| Santa Fe River at O'Leno State Park Fla | 17.8 mi | Columbia County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.