River stage
Santa Fe River (FL)
- River level
- 1
- Status
- Running high
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 9 of 9
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 1
- Overall
- Running high
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 9 of 9 gauges on the Santa Fe River (FL) reported. None was above flood stage; 1 was above action stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Santa Fe River levels, gauge by gauge
The Santa Fe River is measured at 9 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fort White | 20.47 ft | normal, steady |
| Graham | 106.32 ft | normal, steady |
| High Springs (in NAVD88) | 31.18 ft | normal, steady |
| Hildreth | 8.50 ft | normal, steady |
| O'leno State Park | 40.51 ft | normal, rising |
| Poe Springs Pool | 24.53 ft | normal, steady |
| River Rise near High Springs (in NAVD88) | 34.07 ft | below flood stage |
| Three Rivers Estates | 9.08 ft | normal, steady |
| Worthington Springs | 57.70 ft | above action stage |
Recent levels on the Santa Fe River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is O'leno State Park, FL, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- New River (FL) 1 gauge
- Suwannee River 16 gauges
- Black Creek (FL) 2 gauges
- Thomas Creek (FL) 2 gauges
- St. Johns River 19 gauges
- Alapaha River 4 gauges
- Little River (FL, GA) 4 gauges
- Spring Creek (FL, GA) 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Santa Fe River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 9 reporting gauges on the Santa Fe River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Santa Fe River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Fort White is at 20.47 ft; Graham is at 106.32 ft; High Springs (in NAVD88) is at 31.18 ft; Hildreth is at 8.50 ft.
Where is the Santa Fe River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 9 gauges on the Santa Fe River in Florida.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.