Suwannee River at Ellaville, Fla
Is Suwannee River at Ellaville, Fla flooding right now?
Suwannee River at Ellaville, Fla measured 2.60 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 50.4 ft below its 53 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.60 ft
Streamflow
1,800 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 53 ft, with major flooding at 65 ft. The highest crest on record was 67.38 ft on Wed, Apr 7, 1948.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 49 ft | 46.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 53 ft | 50.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 60 ft | 57.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 65 ft | 62.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 67.38 ft | 1948-04-07 |
| 64.25 ft | 1973-04-13 |
| 63.599999999999994 ft | 1928-08-20 |
| 63.11 ft | 2009-04-10 |
| 61.07 ft | 1986-02-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Withlacoochee River near Lee, Fla | 1.9 mi | Madison County |
| Withlacoochee River near Madison Fla | 8.0 mi | Hamilton County |
| Suwannee River at Dowling Park, Florida | 10.7 mi | Lafayette County |
| Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs Fla | 14.2 mi | Suwannee County |
| Withlacoochee River near Pinetta, Fla. | 15.5 mi | Madison 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.