Rivers in Florida
Suwannee River at Dowling Park - CR 250 (in NAVD88)
Below flood stage
21.70ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 28, 1:00 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 47.00 ft
- Record crest
- 60.82 ft1948
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 58.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 52.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 47.00 ft |
| Action | 43.00 ft |
- 61.00 ftRecord flooding at Dowling Park. Significant flooding will occur within the Advent Christian Village south of Marvin Jones Blvd. Road flooding continues along Wildwood Drive north of Marvin Jones Blvd.
- 60.00 ftSignificant flooding continues in the Advent Christian Village. Water begins to approach the Good Samaritan Center, Dacier Manor, and Copeland Medical Center. Flooding expands to Wildwood Drive north of Marvin Jones Blvd. In Dowling Park, flooding expands east of 235th Road, extending as far east as 231st Road.
- 59.00 ftIn the Advent Christian Village, significant flooding will occur south of Aquilla Circle.
- 58.00 ftSignificant flooding occurs in the Advent Christian Village. Access to buildings on Park Center Drive and Dowling Park Drive south of Aquilla Circle will be restricted. Access to Dowling Park Drive and Millsite Lane is subject to closure.
- 57.00 ftAccess to Dowling Park Drive, Millsite Lane, Pinewood Way, Aquilla Circle, Cardinal Circle, and Park Center Drive will be restricted. A section of Wildwood Drive adjacent to Marvin Jones Boulevard may begin to flood.
- 56.50 ftIn Suwannee County, CR-250 floods about 1 mile east of the bridge.
- 56.00 ftPinewood Way from Dowling Park Drive to Dogwood Lane floods. The southern section of Dowling Park Drive from the Village Square to County Road 250 is subject to closure. River homes along Riverwood Drive may experience flooding.
- 55.00 ftOn the Lafayette County side of the river, CR-250 floods one half mile west of the bridge. In the Advent Christian Village, uninhabited areas west of Buck Rogers drive and north of Park Center Drive will flood. Dowling Park Drive begins to flood north of CR-250. Flooding increases south of CR-250 and west of 237th Road in Suwannee County.
- 54.00 ftIn Advent Christian Village, some buildings in the Camp Suwannee area will flood.
- 53.00 ftWater approaches Dowling Park Drive south of Pinewood Way in Advent Christian Village.
- 52.00 ftFlooding expands in Suwannee County south of CR-250. 237th Road south of CR-250 floods. In the Advent Christian Village, portions of Pinewood Way may begin to flood at this elevation, restricting access to Park of the Pines.
- 51.50 ftA couple of houses near the river south of the County Road 250 bridge will start to flood.
- 50.00 ftFlooding expands in Suwannee County south of CR-250 and west of 237th Road. In the Advent Christian Village, low areas adjacent to Pinewood Way may begin to flood. Nature areas along the river will flood, and access to nature trails is closed.
- 49.00 ftLowland flooding continues to expand on the Suwannee County side of the river west of Dowling Park.
- 48.00 ftHomes not elevated on SE Boundary Bend Trail in Madison County begin to flood. Flooding begins in Suwannee County south of CR-250 and west of 237th road.
- 47.00 ftSE Boundary Bend Trail floods in Madison County.
- 45.00 ftIn the Advent Christian Village, the park adjacent to Park Center Drive will flood. All river access within the Advent Christian Village is closed.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
19 crests on NOAA’s list since 1928.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 8, 1948 | 60.82 ft |
| 2 | April 14, 1973 | 56.60 ft |
| 3 | August 21, 1928 | 55.72 ft |
| 4 | April 12, 2009 | 54.31 ft |
| 5 | February 20, 1986 | 53.72 ft |
| 6 | April 20, 1998 | 53.39 ft |
| 7 | April 11, 1984 | 52.92 ft |
| 8 | March 13, 1991 | 52.84 ft |
| 9 | October 6, 1928 | 51.52 ft |
| 10 | March 16, 1984 | 51.42 ft |
| 11 | March 26, 1959 | 51.02 ft |
| 12 | February 7, 1991 | 50.82 ft |
| 13 | April 13, 2005 | 49.89 ft |
| 14 | March 18, 1966 | 47.66 ft |
| 15 | March 18, 2003 | 46.44 ft |
| 16 | September 23, 1964 | 45.48 ft |
| 17 | December 25, 2018 | 44.85 ft |
| 18 | April 10, 2016 | 41.08 ft |
| 19 | August 13, 2024 | 41.07 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 13, 2024: 41.07 ft
- December 25, 2018: 44.85 ft
- April 10, 2016: 41.08 ft
- April 12, 2009: 54.31 ft
- April 13, 2005: 49.89 ft
- March 18, 2003: 46.44 ft
- April 20, 1998: 53.39 ft
- March 13, 1991: 52.84 ft
- February 7, 1991: 50.82 ft
- February 20, 1986: 53.72 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamSuwannee River at Ellaville - US 90 (in NAVD88)
- DownstreamSuwannee River at Luraville - SR 51 (in NAVD88)
- Blue Spring at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
- Suwannee River
- Withlacoochee River at Lee (in NAVD88)
- Blue Spring at Blue Springs near Madison (in NAVD88)
- Suwannee River at Nobles Ferry (in NAVD88)
- Withlacoochee River at Madison (SR 6)
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Flood stages and impact descriptions for this site are referenced to the NAVD88 datum. Additional datum information can be found at the bottom of this page.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.