River Conditions
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River stage

High Springs, Santa Fe River

River level
31.18 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
34.00 ft
Flood stage
35.00 ft
Record crest
48.46 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HSPF1

Record crest
48.46 ft
Flood stage
35.00 ft
Moderate flood
39.00 ft
Major flood
46.00 ft
Crest date
2017-09-14

In brief

The Santa Fe River at High Springs, FL read 31.18 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.82 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge HSPF1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 34.00 ftMinor flooding 35.00 ftModerate flooding 39.00 ftMajor flooding 46.00 ft CURRENT 31.18 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 48.46 ft 2017-09-14
2 45.04 ft 2012-06-30
3 44.52 ft 1964-09-16
4 44.43 ft 1992-10-06
5 43.95 ft 1998-02-25
6 42.03 ft 2004-09-11
7 41.78 ft 1996-10-14
8 41.27 ft 1948-03-14

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

What happens at each level

  1. 33.00 ft

    High water will begin to impact docks and boat ramps in the area.

  2. 34.20 ft

    Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone on the Santa Fe River from the River Rise in O'Leno State Park downstream to the center line of the US 27 Bridge.

  3. 35.00 ft

    Wooded areas along the river begin to flood. The boat ramp south of US-441 in Alachua County is inaccessible above this level.

  4. 37.00 ft

    Water begins to approach two residences along the river at the end of Southeast Resort Circle in Columbia County. The boat ramp near the US-27 bridge in Columbia County begins to flood at this level.

  5. 39.00 ft

    In Columbia County, Southeast Resort Circle floods near the entrance of the subdivision, restricting access to all homes in the area.

  6. 41.00 ft

    In Columbia County, several homes at Southeast Resort Circle are surrounded by flood waters. Outbuildings flood at this level.

  7. 42.00 ft

    In Columbia County, the southern end of Southwest Woodland Avenue floods.

  8. 43.00 ft

    In Columbia County, water enters homes off Southeast Resort Circle. In Alachua County, flooding begins to affect areas along Hornsby Spring in Camp Kulaqua.

  9. 45.00 ft

    In Alachua County, flood waters reach Northwest 212nd Avenue, restricting access to Stillwaters Lodge. Further downstream, homes immediately along the river off Northwest 282nd drive begin to flood.

  10. 46.00 ft

    Water reaches the base of the US 27 bridge. A structure begins to flood in Camp Kulaqua along Hornsby Spring just north of Northwest 212th Avenue in Alachua County.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the Santa Fe River flooding at High Springs?

No. The Santa Fe River at High Springs is at 31.18 ft, 2.82 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at High Springs?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 34 ft, minor flooding 35 ft, moderate flooding 39 ft and major flooding 46 ft.

What is the highest the Santa Fe River has been at High Springs?

The highest crest on record is 48.46 ft, on 2017-09-14.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HSPF1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.