River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PALF1
In brief
The St. Johns River at Buffalo Bluff, FL read 0.31 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 0.69 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PALF1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.36 ft | 2022-09-29 |
| 2 | 3.23 ft | 2022-09-30 |
| 3 | 3.18 ft | 2022-09-30 |
| 4 | 3.18 ft | 2016-10-07 |
| 5 | 3.14 ft | 2024-10-10 |
| 6 | 2.97 ft | 2024-10-11 |
| 7 | 2.96 ft | 1996-10-07 |
| 8 | 2.94 ft | 2022-11-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Action Stage - 1.0 feet above MHHW - Minor Flooding possible. Should water levels continue rising...preparations to protect property should begin. Low lying roads in Sportsman Park and Stephens Point in Welaka may begin to flood above this level.
Minor Flooding - 1.5 feet above MHHW - Flooding of low lying areas, parks, campgrounds and normally flood prone roadways is likely. Some boat ramps and docks along the St. Johns River and other inland waterways will begin to flood.
Moderate Flooding - 2.0 feet above MHHW - Some flooding of structures and roads along the St. Johns River and other inland waterways is expected. Evacuation of people or property to higher ground is possible and the advice of Emergency Management or local officials should be heeded.
Major Flooding - 3.0 feet above MHHW - Extensive inundation of structures and roads in the area is expected. Evacuations of people or transfer of property to higher ground is likely and the advice of Emergency Management should be heeded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Water 80 °F (27 °C) · 2 °F warmer than normal for this date
FWC stocked the St. Johns River 3 times in 2025, 372,560 fish in total. SBH - Sunshine & Palmetto and Atlantic Striped Bass Fingerlings at 868/lb - 1690/lb and Not Reported.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| SBH - Sunshine & Palmetto | 355,000 | 2024-2025 |
| Atlantic Striped Bass Fingerlings | 8,229 | 2024-2025 |
| Atlantic Striped Bass Fingerlings | 9,331 | 2024-2025 |
FWC lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Florida stocking schedule →
No. The St. Johns River at Buffalo Bluff is at 0.31 ft, 0.69 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 1 ft, minor flooding 1.5 ft, moderate flooding 2 ft and major flooding 3 ft.
The highest crest on record is 3.36 ft, on 2022-09-29.
The water temperature at Buffalo Bluff, St. Johns River is 80 °F (26.8 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is 2 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PALF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02244040). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.