River stage
Bell, Suwannee River
- River level
- 6.67 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.12 ft
- Recent high
- 7.23 ft
- Recent low
- 4.83 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RCKF1
- 30-day change
- +0.40 ft
- Average
- 5.65 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 23.13 ft
In brief
The Suwannee River at Bell, FL read 6.67 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.33 ft below action stage. That is 0.40 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RCKF1
Water 77 °F (25 °C) · 4 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.13 ft | 1948-04-13 |
| 2 | 21.67 ft | 2009-04-17 |
| 3 | 21.60 ft | 1928-08-28 |
| 4 | 21.46 ft | 2005-04-18 |
| 5 | 19.66 ft | 2003-03-23 |
| 6 | 19.31 ft | 2018-12-29 |
| 7 | 18.42 ft | 2024-08-15 |
| 8 | 17.69 ft | 2021-08-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
Water begins to flood overbank into wooded areas along the river.
- 16.00 ft
Flooding of low lying wooded areas near the river continue. This is the top of the boat ramps along the river in Dixie and Gilchrist Counties.
- 17.00 ft
Water begins to flood several roads in Gilchrist County downstream of the Rock Bluff gauge. Roads affected include NW 73rd Way, NW 82nd Terrace, SW 25th Place, and SW 86th Way.
- 19.00 ft
The boat ramp at the end of NE 967th Street may flood. Water begins to flood Vicky Guynn Way in Lafayette County. In Gilchrist County, flooding affects areas between the river and NW 72nd Way. Flooding expands considerably around NW 73rd Way and NW 82nd terrace. Much of NW 6th street is flooded. Residences begin to be affected near SW 77th Avenue. In Dixie County, water overspreads the bank at Turner Point, flooding the boat access area and the backyards of several residences near the river.
- 21.00 ft
In Lafayette county, access to many homes along Vicky Guynn Way becomes impassible above this level. Flooding also affects residences west of SE Leopard Road. In Gilchrist County, extensive flooding affects neighborhoods around Shady Bend Airport. Flooding further downstream in the county creates significant access issues to residences west of NW 73rd Way. Significant flooding occurs between the river and SW 74th Court.
- 21.10 ft
In Dixie County, flooding expands north of CR 340 affecting access to homes in this area. Flooding in Turner Point expands, isolating a few homes in the area.
- 22.00 ft
Significant flooding occurs in Dixie County North of CR 340. Homes in this area are isolated and if not elevated prone to flooding.
- 23.00 ft
Significant flooding occurs along the river in Lafayette County, effectively isolating all residences near the river. In Dixie County, flooding worsens at Turner Point. Highway 351 south of Turner Point floods at this level. Several other residences along the river begin to be surrounded by flood water.
- 24.00 ft
Homes on the Dixie County side of the river will be surrounded by water. Homes not elevated above ground level will be subject to flooding. County Road 340 floods at this level on the Dixie County side about one quarter mile west of the bridge. Homes in Dixie County north of this road experience significant inundation. Major flooding occurs along the river from Rock Bluff to Turner Point. Homes near the river in Lafayette, Gilchrist, and Dixie Counties are likely inaccessible above this level.
- 26.00 ft
Significant inundation of flooded areas, with some elevated homes experiencing damage. Water begins to affect a series of homes at Rock Bluff Park in Gilchrist County. In Dixie County at Turner Point, water spreads further westward impacting residences south of NE 453 Avenue.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Suwannee River flooding at Bell?
No. The Suwannee River at Bell is at 6.67 ft, 7.33 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Bell?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 21 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
What is the highest the Suwannee River has been at Bell?
The highest crest on record is 23.13 ft, on 1948-04-13.
Is the Suwannee River high or low right now at Bell?
At 6.67 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Bell, Suwannee River?
The water temperature at Bell, Suwannee River is 77 °F (25.1 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 4 °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 RCKF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02323000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.