Rainbow River near Dunnellon, FL

Marion County, Florida · USGS gauge 02313098 · NWS RABF1 · Rainbow River flood status · Florida river levels

Is Rainbow River near Dunnellon, FL flooding right now?

Rainbow River near Dunnellon, FL measured 6.39 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 23.6 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.

Gauge height

6.39 ft

as of 32 min ago

Streamflow

450 cfs

data refreshed 16 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.43 ft on Fri, Nov 1, 2024.

Streamflow outlook

NOAA National Water Model forecast, issued 10 hours ago. The NWM models discharge for every river reach in the country, including the many gauges the National Weather Service does not forecast individually. It is a model, not an official NWS river forecast, and it predicts flow rather than water level.

Flood stages at this gauge

Category	Stage	Current distance
Action	29 ft	22.6 ft below
Minor flood	30 ft	23.6 ft below
Moderate flood	31 ft	24.6 ft below
Major flood	32 ft	25.6 ft below

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Highest crests on record

Stage	Date
30.43 ft	2024-11-01

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Distance	County
Rainbow River below Rainbow Springs State Park, FL	1.9 mi	Marion County
Rainbow River at Dunnellon, FL	2.0 mi	Marion County
Withlacoochee River at US 41 at Dunnellon, FL	2.9 mi	Marion County
Withlacoochee River at Sr 200 near Holder, FL	7.3 mi	Marion County
Withlacoochee River at Inglis Dam near Dunnellon, FL	12.2 mi	Levy County

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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast