River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FWHF1
In brief
The Santa Fe River at Fort White, FL read 20.47 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.53 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FWHF1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.40 ft | 1964-09-16 |
| 2 | 34.46 ft | 2017-09-15 |
| 3 | 33.76 ft | 1948-04-12 |
| 4 | 32.61 ft | 1948-03-15 |
| 5 | 32.21 ft | 1998-02-26 |
| 6 | 31.45 ft | 2012-06-30 |
| 7 | 31.10 ft | 1934-06-20 |
| 8 | 30.58 ft | 1992-10-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Minor damage to dwellings is possible due to boat wash.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone on the Santa Fe River from the centerline of the US 27 Bridge downstream to one-half mile upstream from the State Road 47 Bridge.
Damage to homes at low elevation as well as basement areas underneath homes on stilts is likely.
Major damage and disruption to the community is expected. Roads will be cut off and many homes will be surrounded by water. Boat wash damage to homes will be severe.
Water reaches the approach roadway surface to the SR 47 bridge.
Water reaches the base of the SR 47 bridge.
Water begins to flood the SR 47 bridge travel lanes.
Water reaches the top of the SR 47 bridge railing.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Water 75 °F (24 °C) · 2 °F warmer than normal for this date
No. The Santa Fe River at Fort White is at 20.47 ft, 1.53 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 22 ft, minor flooding 23 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 29 ft.
The highest crest on record is 35.4 ft, on 1964-09-16.
The water temperature at Fort White, Santa Fe River is 75 °F (23.9 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 2 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FWHF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02322500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.