Rivers in Florida
Suwannee River at Luraville - SR 51 (in NAVD88)
Below flood stage
17.77ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 11:00 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 35.00 ft
- Record crest
- 52.83 ft1948
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 48.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 42.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 35.00 ft |
| Action | 34.00 ft |
- 56.20 ftWater reaches the top of the SR-51 suspension bridge railing.
- 53.30 ftWater reaches the SR-51 suspension bridge travel lanes.
- 53.00 ftRecord Flood. All areas within 1 to 2 miles of the Suwannee River in Lafayette and Suwannee County are flooded.
- 52.00 ftThe approach roadway to the SR-51 bridge in Lafayette County floods. Flood waters approach SR 37 in Lafayette County.
- 51.00 ftWater reaches the base of the SR-51 suspension bridge. The approach roadway to the SR-51 bridge floods in several places in Suwannee County. Water surrounds Luraville in Suwannee County with 180th street flooded and SR-51 flooded north of town.
- 50.00 ftWater approaches Luraville in Suwannee County with 180th street prone to flooding. In Lafayette County, significant flooding continues between the river and NW Savannah and S Convict Springs Road.
- 49.00 ftWater reaches the base of the small SR-51 bridge in Suwannee County.
- 48.00 ftFlood waters make NW Savannah and S Convict Spring Road impassible in Lafayette County. Homes south of 184th drive in Suwannee County are prone to flooding.
- 46.00 ftFlooding expands in Lafayette County and reaches S Convict Spring Road. Water approaches homes on 213th and 211th drives in Suwannee County.
- 45.00 ftIn Lafayette County, Irvin Ferry Road floods. Water surrounds three homes on NW Harlie Lynch Road. In Suwannee County, the area south of Cessna Circle is inaccessible.
- 44.00 ftWater approaches 211th road in Suwannee County. Water reaches NE Castagna Lane in Lafayette County. Homes on the Lafayette County side just south of the bridge have water in their backyards. Flood waters will affect homes along County Road 292 and Appaloosa Road.
- 42.00 ftWater surrounds homes near the river in both Suwannee and Lafayette County.
- 40.00 ftFlooding extends through wooded areas on the Suwannee County side of the river along SR-51. In Lafayette County, NW Savannah Road floods.
- 39.00 ftAccess to homes on 290th drive in Suwannee County and NW Riverbank Road in Lafayette County become restricted.
- 37.00 ftAgricultural and timber lands flooded. In Suwannee County flooding begins to affect the western portion of 290th drive near Boeing Drive.
- 35.00 ftRiver begins coming out of channel banks inundating low lying bottomlands. NW Harlie Lynch Road, NW Riverbank Road, and the Blue Springs State Park begins to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 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
17 crests on NOAA’s list since 1928.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 8, 1948 | 52.83 ft |
| 2 | August 24, 1928 | 49.53 ft |
| 3 | April 17, 1973 | 48.77 ft |
| 4 | March 20, 1998 | 46.42 ft |
| 5 | April 14, 2009 | 46.15 ft |
| 6 | October 8, 1928 | 44.63 ft |
| 7 | March 27, 1959 | 43.66 ft |
| 8 | April 14, 2005 | 43.21 ft |
| 9 | April 30, 2014 | 41.67 ft |
| 10 | March 14, 1964 | 40.47 ft |
| 11 | March 19, 1966 | 40.17 ft |
| 12 | March 19, 2003 | 39.41 ft |
| 13 | October 15, 1929 | 38.33 ft |
| 14 | December 26, 2018 | 37.81 ft |
| 15 | March 9, 2013 | 37.14 ft |
| 16 | August 14, 2024 | 34.51 ft |
| 17 | April 11, 2016 | 33.84 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 14, 2024: 34.51 ft
- December 26, 2018: 37.81 ft
- April 11, 2016: 33.84 ft
- April 30, 2014: 41.67 ft
- March 9, 2013: 37.14 ft
- April 14, 2009: 46.15 ft
- April 14, 2005: 43.21 ft
- March 19, 2003: 39.41 ft
- March 20, 1998: 46.42 ft
- April 17, 1973: 48.77 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamSuwannee River at Dowling Park - CR 250 (in NAVD88)
- DownstreamSuwannee River at Branford - US 27 (in NAVD88)
- Blue Spring at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
- Troy Spring at Troy Spring State Park
- Suwannee River
- Fenholloway River at Foley (US 27)
- Suwannee River at Ellaville - US 90 (in NAVD88)
- Withlacoochee River at Lee (in NAVD88)
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.