St. Johns River near Sanford, FL
Is St. Johns River near Sanford, FL flooding right now?
St. Johns River near Sanford, FL measured 2.80 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 2.7 ft below its 5.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.80 ft
Streamflow
3,060 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.5 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.96 ft on Sun, Oct 9, 2022.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.2 ft | 1.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.5 ft | 2.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 5.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.96 ft | 2022-10-09 |
| 7.89 ft | 2008-09-02 |
| 7.51 ft | 2004-10-04 |
| 7.23 ft | 2017-09-23 |
| 7.2 ft | 2017-10-08 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wekiva River near Sanford, FL | 6.0 mi | Seminole County |
| St. Johns River at State Hwy 415 near Sanford, FL | 7.4 mi | Seminole County |
| Soldier Creek near Longwood, FL | 8.3 mi | Seminole County |
| Lake Jesup Outlet near Sanford, FL | 9.4 mi | Seminole County |
| Gee Creek near Longwood, FL | 9.5 mi | Seminole 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.