River Conditions
Illustrated map of Suwannee River

River stage

Nobles Ferry, Suwannee River

River level
36.14 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
49.00 ft
Flood stage
56.00 ft
Record crest
65.41 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SRNF1

Record crest
65.41 ft
Flood stage
56.00 ft
Moderate flood
63.00 ft
Major flood
67.00 ft
Crest date
2009-04-10

In brief

The Suwannee River at Nobles Ferry, FL read 36.14 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.86 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge SRNF1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 49.00 ftMinor flooding 56.00 ftModerate flooding 63.00 ftMajor flooding 67.00 ft CURRENT 36.14 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 65.41 ft 2009-04-10
2 60.65 ft 2014-04-29
3 59.61 ft 2005-04-18
4 58.42 ft 2018-12-24
5 57.35 ft 2013-03-07
6 57.27 ft 2024-04-21
7 56.37 ft 1987-03-13
8 54.49 ft 2004-10-21

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

What happens at each level

  1. 49.00 ft

    All public boat ramps will be closed.

  2. 55.50 ft

    SW 68th Drive is inundated on the Hamilton County side

  3. 56.80 ft

    County Road 751 at the Alapaha Bridge is inundated on the Hamilton County side only

  4. 57.00 ft

    10th Terrace is inundated on the Suwannee County side

  5. 58.50 ft

    CR 249 near CR 751 in Hamilton County is inundated

  6. 65.00 ft

    Water reaches the Agricultural Inspection Station

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Suwannee River flooding at Nobles Ferry?

No. The Suwannee River at Nobles Ferry is at 36.14 ft, 12.86 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Nobles Ferry?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 49 ft, minor flooding 56 ft, moderate flooding 63 ft and major flooding 67 ft.

What is the highest the Suwannee River has been at Nobles Ferry?

The highest crest on record is 65.41 ft, on 2009-04-10.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SRNF1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.