River stage
White Springs, Suwannee River
- River level
- 55.83 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.63 ft
- Recent high
- 56.66 ft
- Recent low
- 50.33 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WSPF1
- 30-day change
- +2.05 ft
- Average
- 51.99 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 87.73 ft
In brief
The Suwannee River at White Springs, FL read 55.83 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.17 ft below action stage. That is 2.05 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WSPF1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87.73 ft | 1973-04-10 |
| 2 | 84.63 ft | 2012-06-28 |
| 3 | 84.57 ft | 1984-04-10 |
| 4 | 84.36 ft | 1948-04-05 |
| 5 | 83.90 ft | 1998-02-26 |
| 6 | 83.53 ft | 1964-09-17 |
| 7 | 83.20 ft | 2004-10-03 |
| 8 | 83.16 ft | 1947-10-29 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 70.00 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramp at US 41 in Hamilton County.
- 72.00 ft
Water reaches the top of the bank at the park at US 41 in Hamilton County. All public boat ramps between White Springs and Suwannee Springs are subject to closure. A portion of NW Null Road begins to flood in Columbia County.
- 74.00 ft
The parking lot to the Blue Sink launch floods in Suwannee County. The area is not accessible above this level. Flooding expands into the park at US 41 in Hamilton County. Much of NW Null Road in Columbia County is impassible, isolating several homes near the river.
- 75.00 ft
Access to White Springs Swim House is impassible.
- 77.00 ft
Homes on NW Null Road in Columbia County not elevated begin to flood at this level.
- 79.00 ft
Water reaches the top of the bank at the Stephen F Foster State Park. Low areas within the park begin to flood at this level.
- 80.00 ft
Water moves toward NW Stephen Foster Drive and begins to flood travel lanes in the 500 block in Columbia County.
- 81.00 ft
Water reaches the observation deck at the White Springs Swim House. Water floods areas south of SE 100th Way in Hamilton County. Homes not elevated in this area are subject to flooding.
- 82.00 ft
Water begins to surround homes along NW Stephen Foster Drive in Columbia County. Homes in the area not elevated flood at this level. In Hamilton County, the Gazebo at the Stephen F Foster State Park floods at this level.
- 85.00 ft
Water reaches the base of the railroad bridge at US 41.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Suwannee River flooding at White Springs?
No. The Suwannee River at White Springs is at 55.83 ft, 13.17 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at White Springs?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 69 ft, minor flooding 74 ft, moderate flooding 80 ft and major flooding 86 ft.
What is the highest the Suwannee River has been at White Springs?
The highest crest on record is 87.73 ft, on 1973-04-10.
Is the Suwannee River high or low right now at White Springs?
At 55.83 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WSPF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02315500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.