Suwannee River at Branford, Fla.
Is Suwannee River at Branford, Fla. flooding right now?
Suwannee River at Branford, Fla. measured 4.43 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 20.6 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.43 ft
Streamflow
2,710 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 36 ft. The highest crest on record was 38.13 ft on Sun, Apr 11, 1948.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 17.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 20.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 31 ft | 26.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 36 ft | 31.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 38.13 ft | 1948-04-11 |
| 36.06 ft | 1928-08-26 |
| 34.82 ft | 1973-04-18 |
| 33.29 ft | 1998-03-22 |
| 32.94 ft | 1984-04-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe River near Hildreth Fla | 5.0 mi | Gilchrist County |
| Santa Fe River above Ichetucknee River near Hildreth, FL | 7.8 mi | Columbia County |
| Ichetucknee River @ Hwy27 near Hildreth, FL | 8.5 mi | Columbia County |
| Suwannee River near Bell, Florida | 11.3 mi | Gilchrist County |
| Santa Fe River near Fort White, Fla. | 14.7 mi | Gilchrist 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.