Is the New River flooding?
The New River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Florida. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the New River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Florida river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is New River near Lake Butler Fla. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.63 ft on 12 September 2017, carrying 14,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1950 (56 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.77 ft, 12.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River near Lake Butler Fla | No flooding | 2.77 ft | 91 ft | |
| New River at Sunday Bay, FL | No current data | — | — | — |
| NEW RIVER NEAR WESLEY CHAPEL FL | No current data | — | — | — |
| New River near Sumatra, Fla | No current data | — | — | — |