River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SBNF1
In brief
The Suwannee River at Benton, FL read 80.20 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.80 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SBNF1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101.93 ft | 1973-04-06 |
| 2 | 99.22 ft | 1964-09-16 |
| 3 | 99.03 ft | 1984-04-06 |
| 4 | 98.50 ft | 1998-02-26 |
| 5 | 97.87 ft | 2018-12-18 |
| 6 | 97.85 ft | 2004-09-28 |
| 7 | 97.66 ft | 1984-03-13 |
| 8 | 97.37 ft | 2014-04-23 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Low lying roads along the river MAY begin to flood. All public boat ramps will be closed.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Suwannee River at Benton is at 80.2 ft, 9.8 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 90 ft, minor flooding 93 ft, moderate flooding 95 ft and major flooding 97 ft.
The highest crest on record is 101.93 ft, on 1973-04-06.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SBNF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02315000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.