River stage
Suwannee River
- River level
- 1
- Status
- Flooding
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 16 of 16
- Above flood stage
- 1
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Flooding
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 16 of 16 gauges on the Suwannee River reported, and 1 was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Suwannee River levels, gauge by gauge
The Suwannee River is measured at 16 gauges across Florida, Georgia. 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 HSGF1 | 4.24 ft | no flood stage set |
| Benton | 80.20 ft | normal, steady |
| Branford | 11.02 ft | normal, steady |
| Dowling Park | 25.86 ft | normal, rising |
| Ellaville | 32.16 ft | normal, steady |
| Fowlers Bluff | 7.65 ft | above moderate flood stage |
| Gopher River Confluence (in MHHW) | -0.82 ft | below flood stage |
| Luraville | 20.56 ft | normal, rising |
| Manatee Springs (in NAVD88) | 2.07 ft | normal, steady |
| Manatee Springs - Source (in NAVD88) | 0.94 ft | normal, falling |
| Nobles Ferry | 36.14 ft | normal, steady |
| Bell | 6.67 ft | normal, rising |
| Suwannee Springs | 42.93 ft | normal, rising |
| White Springs | 55.83 ft | normal, rising |
| Wilcox | 2.13 ft | normal, falling |
| Fargo | 99.43 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Suwannee River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Dowling Park, FL, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Santa Fe River (FL) 9 gauges
- New River (FL) 1 gauge
- Black Creek (FL) 2 gauges
- Alapaha River 4 gauges
- Thomas Creek (FL) 2 gauges
- Little River (FL, GA) 4 gauges
- St. Johns River 19 gauges
- Satilla River 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Suwannee River flooding right now?
1 of the 16 reporting gauges on the Suwannee River is above flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Suwannee River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Benton is at 80.20 ft; Branford is at 11.02 ft; Dowling Park is at 25.86 ft; Ellaville is at 32.16 ft.
Where is the Suwannee River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 16 gauges on the Suwannee River across Florida, Georgia.
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.