River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BFDF1
In brief
The Suwannee River at Branford, FL read 11.02 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.98 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BFDF1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38.13 ft | 1948-04-11 |
| 2 | 36.06 ft | 1928-08-26 |
| 3 | 34.82 ft | 1973-04-18 |
| 4 | 33.29 ft | 1998-03-22 |
| 5 | 32.94 ft | 1984-04-13 |
| 6 | 32.32 ft | 1986-02-23 |
| 7 | 32.01 ft | 2009-04-15 |
| 8 | 31.91 ft | 1991-03-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone from the Little River Spring to the CR 340 bridge at Rock Bluff.
The Ivey Park Boat Ramp begins to flood in Branford. In Lafayette County, SE River Drive begins to flood about 3 miles downstream from Branford.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone from the SR-51 bridge at Luraville to the Little River Spring.
In Lafayette County, flooding expands along SE River Drive, isolating homes in the area.
In Lafayette County, flooding begins on NE Gold Dust Road.
Suwannee Cove Road in Suwannee County begins to flood, restricting access to homes near the river. In Lafayette County, access is restricted to homes along SE River Drive.
Flooding occurs at several spots on NE Gold Dust Road, isolating homes near the river. In Branford, portions of SW Suwannee Avenue begin to flood south of US-27.
Flood waters begin to approach homes between SW Suwannee Avenue and SW Express Court south of US-27 in Branford. In Lafayette County, access to homes along NE Golf Dust Road becomes restricted from US-27.
Suwannee county road 349, northwest of Branford, will be flooded.
In Suwannee County, Suwannee Cove Road is completely flooded, isolating homes in the area. In Lafayette County, homes not elevated on NE Gold Dust Road are subject to flooding.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Water 77 °F (25 °C) · 3 °F warmer than normal for this date
No. The Suwannee River at Branford is at 11.02 ft, 10.98 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 22 ft, minor flooding 25 ft, moderate flooding 31 ft and major flooding 36 ft.
The highest crest on record is 38.13 ft, on 1948-04-11.
The water temperature at Branford, Suwannee River is 77 °F (25.0 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 3 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 0.5 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BFDF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02320500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.