River stage
Last reported 2026-10-14 | NWS ELLF1
In brief
The Suwannee River at Ellaville, FL read 32.63 ft on Oct 14, 2026, 16.37 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ELLF1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67.38 ft | 1948-04-07 |
| 2 | 64.25 ft | 1973-04-13 |
| 3 | 63.60 ft | 1928-08-20 |
| 4 | 63.11 ft | 2009-04-10 |
| 5 | 61.07 ft | 1986-02-19 |
| 6 | 60.95 ft | 1998-03-18 |
| 7 | 60.12 ft | 1991-03-12 |
| 8 | 60.00 ft | 1984-04-09 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone on the Suwannee River from the US-90 bridge at Ellaville south to the SR-51 bridge at Luraville.
Suwannee River campsites begin to flood in Hamilton and Suwannee Counties. Picnic areas in Madison County near the old US-90 bridge begin to flood.
Extensive lowland flooding occurs on the Madison and Suwannee sides of the river, including in the Suwannee River State Park.
205th Court and 205th Terrace in Suwannee County begin to flood.
Access to Suwannee River State Park becomes restricted in Suwannee County.
Water approaches two homes off 38th Terrace in Suwannee County.
Water reaches the approach road surface to the US-90 bridge in Madison County about 0.4 miles west of the bridge.
Residences on 38th Terrace flood in Suwannee County.
SE 165th Street in Madison County floods on the north side of Interstate 10.
Water reaches the approach road surface to the US-90 bridge in Suwannee County about one quarter mile east of the bridge. Water begins to surround the electric substation in Suwannee County.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Suwannee River at Ellaville is at 32.63 ft, 16.37 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 49 ft, minor flooding 53 ft, moderate flooding 60 ft and major flooding 65 ft.
The highest crest on record is 67.38 ft, on 1948-04-07.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ELLF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02319500). Last reading 2026-10-14. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.