River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FWBF1
In brief
The Suwannee River at Fowlers Bluff, FL read 7.65 ft on Oct 13, 2026, above moderate flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FWBF1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.90 ft | 1948-04-14 |
| 2 | 8.90 ft | 1973-04-21 |
| 3 | 6.69 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 4 | 6.54 ft | 2016-09-02 |
| 5 | 6.35 ft | 2014-05-04 |
| 6 | 5.12 ft | 2019-01-05 |
| 7 | 5.07 ft | 2018-12-21 |
| 8 | 5.03 ft | 2024-08-05 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
In Fowlers Bluff, this is the top of the bank along the riverfront.
In Fowlers Bluff, water moves into yards of homes along NW 46th lane and begins to cover the road in some areas west of the Treasure Camp Boat Ramp.
In Fowlers Bluff, NW 46th Lane is mostly flooded west of the Treasure Camp Boat Ramp. Homes along NW 46th lane not elevated in this area are prone to flooding. Water begins to affect homes along NW 154th Avenue and NW 153rd Court.
In Fowlers Bluff, NW 46th Lane is impassible west of the Treasure Camp Boat Ramp. Homes not elevated along this road experience significant flooding. Flooding worsens along NW 154th Avenue and NW 153 Court.
In Fowlers Bluff, water spreads across NW 46th lane, flooding areas west of Highway NW 347. Most homes not elevated along the river experience significant flooding. In Dixie County, SE Highway 349 begins to flood near the Keen Cemetery.
Catastrophic flooding continues in Fowlers Bluff. Nearly all land areas in town are flooded. Cedar Key National Wildlife Refuge buildings off NW 31 place flood. In Dixie County, SE Highway 349 is impassible in the vicinity of the Keen Cemetery.
Historic flooding in Fowlers Bluff. All land areas in town are flooded, some ares several feet deep.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
At this level: In Fowlers Bluff, NW 46th Lane is impassible west of the Treasure Camp Boat Ramp. Homes not elevated along this road experience significant flooding. Flooding worsens along NW 154th Avenue and NW 153 Court.
Yes. The Suwannee River at Fowlers Bluff is at 7.65 ft, above its moderate flood stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 3.5 ft, minor flooding 5 ft, moderate flooding 7.5 ft and major flooding 9 ft.
The highest crest on record is 10.9 ft, on 1948-04-14.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FWBF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02323590). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.