Suwannee River near Bell, Florida
Is Suwannee River near Bell, Florida flooding right now?
Suwannee River near Bell, Florida measured 5.06 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 11.9 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.06 ft
Streamflow
3,770 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.13 ft on Tue, Apr 13, 1948.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 8.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 11.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 15.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 18.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.13 ft | 1948-04-13 |
| 21.67 ft | 2009-04-17 |
| 21.6 ft | 1928-08-28 |
| 21.46 ft | 2005-04-18 |
| 19.66 ft | 2003-03-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe River near Hildreth Fla | 9.1 mi | Gilchrist County |
| Suwannee River at Branford, Fla. | 11.3 mi | Suwannee County |
| Santa Fe River above Ichetucknee River near Hildreth, FL | 12.3 mi | Columbia County |
| Santa Fe River near Fort White, Fla. | 13.1 mi | Gilchrist County |
| Ichetucknee River @ Hwy27 near Hildreth, FL | 13.9 mi | Columbia 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.