Is the Rainbow River flooding?
The Rainbow River is tracked by 3 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 Rainbow River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 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 Rainbow River at Dunnellon, FL. The highest level ever recorded there was 6.05 ft on 4 November 2024, carrying 802 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1965 (50 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.86 ft, 1.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow River near Dunnellon, FL | No flooding | 6.39 ft | 30 ft | |
| Rainbow River at Dunnellon, FL | No flooding | 4.86 ft | 29 ft | |
| Rainbow River below Rainbow Springs State Park, FL | No flood stage defined | 6.72 ft | — |