Rivers in Florida
Suwannee River near Wilcox - US 19 (in NAVD88)
Below flood stage
2.36ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 3:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 21.13 ft1948
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 29.80 ftWater reaches the top of the US-19 bridge railing.
- 26.70 ftWater begins to flood the US-19 bridge travel lanes.
- 22.00 ftRecord flooding along the lower Suwannee River. All travel lanes of US 19 flood in Dixie County from near the Suwannee Gables Motel to a quarter mile west of the US-19 bridge. Flood waters spread through Old Town on both sides of US-19. Many homes are severely impacted or destroyed by flood waters from Pervis Landing through Hinton Landing.
- 20.00 ftMajor flooding throughout the Lower Suwannee River Basin. Water will reach the walkway to the gage shelter. Numberous neighborhoods along Highway 349 and South of Pervis Landing are flooded. Water begins to affect businesses in Old Town mainly north of US-19. Water begins to flood travel lanes of uS-19 near the Suwannee Gables Motel. Widspread flooding continues in Gilchrist County, especially along Stephen Foster Avenue.
- 19.00 ftThe Nature Coast State Trail Bridge floods at this level.
- 18.00 ftIn dixie county, widespread flooding in Hinton Landing. Most areas east of SE 898 street and Blackjack Road are flooded. Along the north side of US-19 east of Old Town a few homes continue to flood. Residences near the nature coast state trail flood at this level. CR 349 floods near the substation. In Gilchrist County, flooding expands along Spring Run Road and Stephen Foster Avenue.
- 16.00 ftin dixie County, flooding in Hinton Landing reaches homes along SE 209th Avenue. In Old Town, water approaches CR349 near the substation. A couple of homes north of US 19 near the river begin to flood.
- 14.00 ftIn dixie county - Significant flooding in Hinton Landing continues. All homes near the RV park are flooded. In Gilchrist County, flooding expands across Spring Run Road and affects a few homes in the area. Access to homes on Riverview Road is blocked at this level.
- 13.00 ftSignificant flooding affects the Suwannee River RV park and residences south of SE 964th street. Access into Hinton Landing becomes impossible above this level. SE Highway 346 floods at this level in Hinton Landing.
- 12.00 ftIn Dixie county, River road south of SE 964th street floods isolating numerous homes. Flooding expands at Hinton Landing affecting several residences into the area.
- 11.00 ftIn Gilchrist County, flood waters increase in severity near Hart Springs. Flooding extends east of SW 80th avenue. In Dixie County, flooding increases at the Suwannee river RV Park. Areas downstream along the river to Hinton Landing begin to flood.
- 10.00 ftIn Gilchrist County, water floods much of SW County Road 344 West of SW 80th avenue. In Dixie County, homes on Water Street at Pervis Landing are inaccessible. Flooding begins at the Suwannee River RV Park.
- 8.35 ftThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begin enforcement of a no wake zone in the area known as Zone 4. Roughly defined from the CR 340 bridge at Rock Bluff to New Clay Landing. This zone also include the area around Yellow Jacket Boat Landing and Fowlers Bluff Public Boat Ramp.
- 8.00 ftIn Gilchrist county, water begins to affect low lying areas near Hart Springs. In Dixie County, water is at the top of all boat landings from Pervis landing through Hinton Landing.
- 7.00 ftIn Dixie County, water begins to flood areas at Pervis Boat landing. Portions of Water Street near this landing flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| 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
29 crests on NOAA’s list since 1942.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 14, 1948 | 21.13 ft |
| 2 | April 21, 1973 | 17.39 ft |
| 3 | February 26, 1998 | 16.18 ft |
| 4 | April 16, 1984 | 15.87 ft |
| 5 | April 2, 1959 | 14.69 ft |
| 6 | February 27, 1986 | 14.44 ft |
| 7 | March 19, 1991 | 14.25 ft |
| 8 | September 22, 1964 | 13.77 ft |
| 9 | April 19, 2009 | 13.57 ft |
| 10 | April 19, 2005 | 13.50 ft |
| 11 | March 23, 1984 | 13.02 ft |
| 12 | March 23, 1966 | 12.88 ft |
| 13 | March 19, 1965 | 12.74 ft |
| 14 | May 5, 2014 | 12.60 ft |
| 15 | March 16, 1987 | 12.22 ft |
| 16 | April 23, 1983 | 11.90 ft |
| 17 | March 31, 1942 | 11.77 ft |
| 18 | April 21, 1960 | 11.61 ft |
| 19 | March 27, 2003 | 11.46 ft |
| 20 | December 31, 2018 | 11.29 ft |
| 21 | April 16, 1970 | 11.17 ft |
| 22 | August 16, 2024 | 10.93 ft |
| 23 | June 1, 1958 | 10.71 ft |
| 24 | May 1, 1975 | 10.63 ft |
| 25 | April 20, 1980 | 10.38 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 27, 2024: 7.59 ft
- August 16, 2024: 10.93 ft
- August 17, 2021: 10.02 ft
- December 31, 2018: 11.29 ft
- September 2, 2016: 6.21 ft
- April 14, 2016: 8.30 ft
- May 5, 2014: 12.60 ft
- April 19, 2009: 13.57 ft
- April 19, 2005: 13.50 ft
- March 27, 2003: 11.46 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamSuwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell - CR 340 (in NAVD88)
- DownstreamSuwannee River at Manatee Springs (in NAVD88)
- Suwannee River
- Suwannee River at Manatee Springs - Source (in NAVD88)
- Suwannee River at Fowlers Bluff (in NAVD88)
- Suwannee River at Gopher River Confluence (in MHHW)
- Tide Station
- Tide Station
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.
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.