River stage
Suwannee Springs, Suwannee River
- River level
- 42.93 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.65 ft
- Recent high
- 43.63 ft
- Recent low
- 37.34 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LIKF1
- 30-day change
- +1.90 ft
- Average
- 38.91 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 78.20 ft
In brief
The Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs, FL read 42.93 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 15.07 ft below action stage. That is 1.90 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LIKF1
Water 76 °F (24 °C) · 2 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78.20 ft | 1973-04-12 |
| 2 | 76.09 ft | 1948-04-05 |
| 3 | 73.67 ft | 1984-04-10 |
| 4 | 72.89 ft | 1964-09-19 |
| 5 | 71.43 ft | 1998-02-28 |
| 6 | 71.29 ft | 1959-03-24 |
| 7 | 70.59 ft | 2004-10-06 |
| 8 | 69.74 ft | 2012-06-30 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 60.00 ft
Water comes over the bank at Suwannee Springs Park and begins to flood low lying areas of the park in Suwannee County. In Hamilton County, portions of SW 79th Terrace begin to flood.
- 62.00 ft
In Suwannee County, the entrance to the Suwannee Springs Park floods. Deese-Howard boat ramp is inaccessible.
- 63.00 ft
In Hamilton County, much of SW 79th Terrace is flooded at this level. Access to homes in the area is restricted.
- 64.00 ft
Water begins to flood 91st Drive in Suwannee County.
- 65.00 ft
In Hamilton County, water begins to surround residences near SW 72nd Lane and Holton Creek. Structures not elevated are subject to flooding above this level.
- 66.00 ft
In Suwannee County, water begins to surround homes of 91st Drive.
- 67.00 ft
In Hamilton County, several residences are surrounded by water on SW 68th Drive. Structures not elevated are prone to flooding above this level. In Suwannee County, 91st Lane is impassible above this level.
- 69.00 ft
In Suwannee County, many areas between the river at 93rd Drive are flooded.
- 72.00 ft
In Suwannee County water approaches RVs and mobile homes between the river at 95th Drive. Water begins to flood Cecil Webb Place near the boat ramp.
- 74.00 ft
Portions of Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park begin to flood west of 95th Drive.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Suwannee River flooding at Suwannee Springs?
No. The Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs is at 42.93 ft, 15.07 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Suwannee Springs?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 58 ft, minor flooding 60 ft, moderate flooding 65 ft and major flooding 72 ft.
What is the highest the Suwannee River has been at Suwannee Springs?
The highest crest on record is 78.2 ft, on 1973-04-12.
Is the Suwannee River high or low right now at Suwannee Springs?
At 42.93 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Suwannee Springs, Suwannee River?
The water temperature at Suwannee Springs, Suwannee River is 76 °F (24.5 °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 LIKF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02315550). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.