Rainbow River near Dunnellon, FL
Is Rainbow River near Dunnellon, FL flooding right now?
Rainbow River near Dunnellon, FL measured 5.86 ft on 2026-11-11 13:15:00 UTC. That observation was 24.1 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.86 ft
Streamflow
583 cfs
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
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 29 ft | 23.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 24.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 31 ft | 25.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 26.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.43 ft | 2024-11-01 |
Last 7 days
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 |
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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.