Suwannee River at Dowling Park, Florida
Is Suwannee River at Dowling Park, Florida flooding right now?
Suwannee River at Dowling Park, Florida measured 21.99 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 25.0 ft below its 47 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
21.99 ft
Streamflow
1,480 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 47 ft, with major flooding at 58 ft. The highest crest on record was 60.82 ft on Thu, Apr 8, 1948.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 43 ft | 21.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 47 ft | 25.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 52 ft | 30.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 58 ft | 36.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 60.82 ft | 1948-04-08 |
| 56.6 ft | 1973-04-14 |
| 55.72 ft | 1928-08-21 |
| 54.31 ft | 2009-04-12 |
| 53.72 ft | 1986-02-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Suwannee River at Ellaville, Fla | 10.7 mi | Suwannee County |
| Suwannee River at Luraville, Fla. | 11.0 mi | Lafayette County |
| Withlacoochee River near Lee, Fla | 12.2 mi | Madison County |
| Withlacoochee River near Madison Fla | 16.4 mi | Hamilton County |
| Fenholloway River near Foley, Fla. | 16.7 mi | Taylor 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.