River Conditions
Illustrated map of Lake Okeechobee

River stage

Lake Butler, New River

River level
90.92 ft
Status
Above action stage
Action stage
89.00 ft
Flood stage
91.00 ft
Record crest
98.55 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NRBF1

Readings
122
Record crest
98.55 ft
Flood stage
91.00 ft
Moderate flood
92.50 ft
Major flood
94.00 ft

In brief

The New River at Lake Butler, FL read 90.92 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 0.08 ft below minor flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge NRBF1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 89.00 ftMinor flooding 91.00 ftModerate flooding 92.50 ftMajor flooding 94.00 ft CURRENT 90.92 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 98.55 ft 2017-09-12
2 98.25 ft 1964-09-12
3 97.46 ft 1992-10-04
4 96.90 ft 2012-06-27
5 95.72 ft 1968-08-31
6 95.38 ft 1998-02-18
7 95.13 ft 2024-08-05
8 95.09 ft 2003-08-23

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 89.00 ft

    Should water levels continue rising, preparations to protect property should begin.

  2. 91.00 ft

    Flooding of low lying roads, boat ramps, docks and campgrounds in the area can be expected.

  3. 92.50 ft

    Some inundation of structures and roads along the river can be expected. Evacuations of people or property to higher ground is possible.

  4. 94.00 ft

    Extensive inundation of structures and roads along the river. Evacuations of people or transfer of property to higher ground is likely.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

At this level: Should water levels continue rising, preparations to protect property should begin.

Frequently asked questions

Is the New River flooding at Lake Butler?

No. The New River at Lake Butler is at 90.92 ft, 0.08 ft below minor flood stage.

What is the flood stage at Lake Butler?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 89 ft, minor flooding 91 ft, moderate flooding 92.5 ft and major flooding 94 ft.

What is the highest the New River has been at Lake Butler?

The highest crest on record is 98.55 ft, on 2017-09-12.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NRBF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02321000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.