Is the Suwannee River flooding?

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The Suwannee River is tracked by 10 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 Suwannee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 8 of 10 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.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Suwannee River at White Springs, Fla.. The highest level ever recorded there was 85.46 ft on 28 June 2012, carrying 28,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1907 (100 annual peaks). It is currently at 52.08 ft, 33.4 ft below that record.

Drains 2,430 sq mi · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Suwannee River at White Springs, Fla.No flooding52.08 ft74 ft
Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs FlaNo flooding39.12 ft60 ft
Suwannee River at Ellaville, FlaNo flooding2.60 ft53 ft
Suwannee River at Dowling Park, FloridaNo flooding22.67 ft47 ft
Suwannee River at Luraville, Fla.No flooding18.50 ft35 ft
Suwannee River at Branford, Fla.No flooding4.43 ft25 ft
Suwannee River near Bell, FloridaNo flooding5.76 ft17 ft
Suwannee River near Wilcox, Fla.No flooding3.76 ft10 ft
Suwannee River near Benton FlaNo current data93 ft
Suwannee River at Fowlers BluffNo current data5 ft
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.