Suwannee River near Suwannee Springs (in NAVD88)
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 3:15 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 60.00 ft
- Record crest
- 78.20 ft1973
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 72.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 65.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 60.00 ft |
| Action | 58.00 ft |
- 85.40 ftWater reaches the top of the US 129 bridge railing.
- 82.60 ftWater begins to flood the US 129 bridge travel lanes.
- 79.00 ftWater approaches a few residences on Cecil Webb Place and Frink Place in Suwannee County.
- 78.20 ftWater reaches the base of the US 129 bridge. Water reaches the approach road surface to the US 129 bridge in Suwannee County about one quarter mile from the bridge.
- 76.00 ftThe foot bridge (old US 129 bridge) across the Suwannee River floods at this level.
- 74.00 ftPortions of Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park begin to flood west of 95th Drive.
- 72.00 ftIn Suwannee County water approaches RVs and mobile homes between the river at 95th Drive. Water begins to flood Cecil Webb Place near the boat ramp.
- 69.00 ftIn Suwannee County, many areas between the river at 93rd Drive are flooded.
- 67.00 ftIn Hamilton County, several residences are surrounded by water on SW 68th Drive. Structures not elevated are prone to flooding above this level. In Suwannee County, 91st Lane is impassible above this level.
- 66.00 ftIn Suwannee County, water begins to surround homes of 91st Drive.
- 65.00 ftIn Hamilton County, water begins to surround residences near SW 72nd Lane and Holton Creek. Structures not elevated are subject to flooding above this level.
- 64.00 ftWater begins to flood 91st Drive in Suwannee County.
- 63.00 ftIn Hamilton County, much of SW 79th Terrace is flooded at this level. Access to homes in the area is restricted.
- 62.00 ftIn Suwannee County, the entrance to the Suwannee Springs Park floods. Deese-Howard boat ramp is inaccessible.
- 60.00 ftWater comes over the bank at Suwannee Springs Park and begins to flood low lying areas of the park in Suwannee County. In Hamilton County, portions of SW 79th Terrace begin to flood.
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
64 crests on NOAA’s list since 1948.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 12, 1973 | 78.20 ft |
| 2 | April 5, 1948 | 76.09 ft |
| 3 | April 10, 1984 | 73.67 ft |
| 4 | September 19, 1964 | 72.89 ft |
| 5 | February 28, 1998 | 71.43 ft |
| 6 | March 24, 1959 | 71.29 ft |
| 7 | October 6, 2004 | 70.59 ft |
| 8 | June 30, 2012 | 69.74 ft |
| 9 | March 20, 1984 | 69.21 ft |
| 10 | February 21, 1986 | 69.07 ft |
| 11 | April 29, 2014 | 68.56 ft |
| 12 | December 24, 2018 | 68.17 ft |
| 13 | May 11, 1964 | 67.98 ft |
| 14 | March 18, 1991 | 67.74 ft |
| 15 | March 22, 1966 | 67.43 ft |
| 16 | September 1, 1970 | 65.21 ft |
| 17 | April 10, 1970 | 65.08 ft |
| 18 | March 8, 1965 | 64.93 ft |
| 19 | April 26, 1975 | 64.86 ft |
| 20 | February 11, 1991 | 64.66 ft |
| 21 | August 17, 2021 | 64.23 ft |
| 22 | March 12, 1987 | 64.15 ft |
| 23 | August 10, 2024 | 63.53 ft |
| 24 | March 28, 1983 | 63.29 ft |
| 25 | February 18, 1972 | 63.11 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 10, 2024: 63.53 ft
- April 21, 2024: 61.71 ft
- August 17, 2021: 64.23 ft
- December 24, 2018: 68.17 ft
- February 10, 2015: 53.87 ft
- April 29, 2014: 68.56 ft
- March 25, 2014: 55.03 ft
- July 13, 2013: 54.33 ft
- March 7, 2013: 56.93 ft
- June 30, 2012: 69.74 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamSuwannee River at White Springs (in NAVD88)
- DownstreamSuwannee River at Ellaville - US 90 (in NAVD88)
- Suwannee River at Nobles Ferry (in NAVD88)
- Withlacoochee River at Lee (in NAVD88)
- Suwannee River at Benton (in NAVD88)
- Suwannee River
- Alapaha River at Jennings (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.