River stage
St. Johns River
- River level
- 1
- Status
- Flooding
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 19 of 19
- Above flood stage
- 1
- Above action stage
- 4
- Overall
- Flooding
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 19 of 19 gauges on the St. Johns River reported, and 1 was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
St. Johns River levels, gauge by gauge
The St. Johns River is measured at 19 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge MCJF1 | 1.01 ft | below flood stage |
| NWS gauge SJWF1 | 1.21 ft | above action stage |
| Astor | 2.90 ft | above minor flood stage |
| Buckman Bridge (I-295) (in MHHW) | 1.09 ft | above action stage |
| Buckman Bridge (I-295) (in MHHW) | 1.09 ft | above action stage |
| Buffalo Bluff | 0.31 ft | normal, steady |
| Christmas 5Se | 7.89 ft | no flood stage set |
| Cocoa | 15.37 ft | normal, rising |
| Dames Point Bridge (I-295) (in MHHW) | 0.22 ft | below flood stage |
| Dames Point Bridge (I-295) (in MHHW) | 0.97 ft | below flood stage |
| Deland | 3.37 ft | normal, rising |
| Jacksonville | 0.36 ft | normal, steady |
| Lake Harney | 6.59 ft | above action stage |
| Main Street Bridge (in MHHW) | 0.87 ft | below flood stage |
| Mayport | -2.02 ft | normal, steady |
| Melbourne | 6.48 ft | no flood stage set |
| Racy Point | 0.50 ft | normal, falling |
| Sanford | 4.03 ft | normal, rising |
| Shands Bridge (in MHHW) | 0.87 ft | below flood stage |
Recent levels on the St. Johns River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Astor, FL, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Black Creek (FL) 2 gauges
- New River (FL) 1 gauge
- Thomas Creek (FL) 2 gauges
- Santa Fe River (FL) 9 gauges
- Suwannee River 16 gauges
- Peace River 8 gauges
- Alapaha River 4 gauges
- Little River (FL, GA) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the St. Johns River flooding right now?
1 of the 19 reporting gauges on the St. Johns River is above flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the St. Johns River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Astor is at 2.90 ft; Buffalo Bluff is at 0.31 ft; Cocoa is at 15.37 ft; Deland is at 3.37 ft.
Where is the St. Johns River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 19 gauges on the St. Johns 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.