River Conditions
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River stage

Poe Springs Pool, Santa Fe River

River level
24.53 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
27.00 ft
Flood stage
29.00 ft
Record crest
40.59 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS POEF1

Record crest
40.59 ft
Flood stage
29.00 ft
Moderate flood
33.00 ft
Major flood
39.00 ft
Crest date
2017-09-15

In brief

The Santa Fe River at Poe Springs Pool, FL read 24.53 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.47 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge POEF1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 27.00 ftMinor flooding 29.00 ftModerate flooding 33.00 ftMajor flooding 39.00 ft CURRENT 24.53 ft

Highest crests on record

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

RankCrestDate
1 40.59 ft 2017-09-15
2 37.72 ft 2012-06-30
3 34.78 ft 2004-09-11
4 34.05 ft 2024-08-09
RankCrestDate
5 33.68 ft 2004-10-01
6 33.45 ft 2021-07-11
7 31.55 ft 2003-03-14
8 30.30 ft 2018-08-06

Frequently asked questions

Is the Santa Fe River flooding at Poe Springs Pool?

No. The Santa Fe River at Poe Springs Pool is at 24.53 ft, 2.47 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Poe Springs Pool?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 27 ft, minor flooding 29 ft, moderate flooding 33 ft and major flooding 39 ft.

What is the highest the Santa Fe River has been at Poe Springs Pool?

The highest crest on record is 40.59 ft, on 2017-09-15.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge POEF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02322140). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.