River Conditions
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River stage

Hildreth, Santa Fe River

River level
8.50 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
18.00 ft
Flood stage
20.00 ft
Record crest
33.41 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FTWF1

Readings
121
Record crest
33.41 ft
Flood stage
20.00 ft
Moderate flood
26.00 ft
Major flood
28.00 ft

In brief

The Santa Fe River at Hildreth, FL read 8.50 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.50 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge FTWF1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 18.00 ftMinor flooding 20.00 ftModerate flooding 26.00 ftMajor flooding 28.00 ft CURRENT 8.50 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 33.41 ft 1948-04-12
2 29.97 ft 1973-04-19
3 28.75 ft 1998-03-24
4 28.05 ft 1948-03-25
5 27.22 ft 1959-03-27
6 26.76 ft 1986-02-25
7 26.75 ft 1998-03-01
8 26.44 ft 1991-03-18

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

What happens at each level

  1. 18.00 ft

    Boat ramps begin to flood along the Santa Fe River from the confluence with the Suwannee River upstream to River Run Road in Suwannee County.

  2. 20.00 ft

    The campgrounds at Sandy Point in Suwannee County begin to flood. Water floods the parking area on the east side of Sandy Point.

  3. 22.00 ft

    Water reaches the top of the bank and boat ramp at Ellie Ray's Resort at the end of NW 110th Street in Gilchrist County.

  4. 25.00 ft

    Water floods the backyards of homes off River Run Road in Suwannee County.

  5. 26.00 ft

    Ellie Ray's Resort at the end of NW 110th Street in Gilchrist County continues to flood. Water approaches the pool and several RV slots.

  6. 27.00 ft

    In Suwannee County, access to River Run Road west of 45th Road becomes restricted above this level.

  7. 28.00 ft

    At Sandy Point in Suwannee County, the restaurant is surrounded by water and flooding expands further across the campgrounds.

  8. 28.40 ft

    Water reaches the base of the US 129 bridge.

  9. 29.00 ft

    In Gilchrist County, significant flooding occurs at Ellie Ray's Resort at the end of NW 110th Street. Nearly all slots are flooded and the recreational building and pool are flooded. Access into the area is restricted west of NW 31st Way.

  10. 30.00 ft

    In Suwannee County, homes south of River Run Road west of 45th Road are surrounded by water. Significant flooding occurs at Sandy Point. Most buildings south of the entrance are flooded at or above this level.

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

Water 78 °F (25 °C) · 4 °F warmer than normal for this date

Frequently asked questions

Is the Santa Fe River flooding at Hildreth?

No. The Santa Fe River at Hildreth is at 8.5 ft, 9.5 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Hildreth?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 18 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 26 ft and major flooding 28 ft.

What is the highest the Santa Fe River has been at Hildreth?

The highest crest on record is 33.41 ft, on 1948-04-12.

How warm is the water at Hildreth, Santa Fe River?

The water temperature at Hildreth, Santa Fe River is 78 °F (25.4 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 4 °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 FTWF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02322800). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.