River stage
Wilcox, Suwannee River
- River level
- 2.13 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.67 ft
- Recent high
- 4.34 ft
- Recent low
- 2.47 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WCXF1
- 30-day change
- -1.68 ft
- Average
- 3.24 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 21.13 ft
In brief
The Suwannee River at Wilcox, FL read 2.13 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.87 ft below action stage. That is 1.68 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WCXF1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.13 ft | 1948-04-14 |
| 2 | 17.39 ft | 1973-04-21 |
| 3 | 16.18 ft | 1998-02-26 |
| 4 | 15.87 ft | 1984-04-16 |
| 5 | 14.69 ft | 1959-04-02 |
| 6 | 14.44 ft | 1986-02-27 |
| 7 | 14.25 ft | 1991-03-19 |
| 8 | 13.77 ft | 1964-09-22 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
In Dixie County, water begins to flood areas at Pervis Boat landing. Portions of Water Street near this landing flood.
- 8.00 ft
In Gilchrist county, water begins to affect low lying areas near Hart Springs. In Dixie County, water is at the top of all boat landings from Pervis landing through Hinton Landing.
- 8.35 ft
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begin enforcement of a no wake zone in the area known as Zone 4. Roughly defined from the CR 340 bridge at Rock Bluff to New Clay Landing. This zone also include the area around Yellow Jacket Boat Landing and Fowlers Bluff Public Boat Ramp.
- 10.00 ft
In Gilchrist County, water floods much of SW County Road 344 West of SW 80th avenue. In Dixie County, homes on Water Street at Pervis Landing are inaccessible. Flooding begins at the Suwannee River RV Park.
- 11.00 ft
In Gilchrist County, flood waters increase in severity near Hart Springs. Flooding extends east of SW 80th avenue. In Dixie County, flooding increases at the Suwannee river RV Park. Areas downstream along the river to Hinton Landing begin to flood.
- 12.00 ft
In Dixie county, River road south of SE 964th street floods isolating numerous homes. Flooding expands at Hinton Landing affecting several residences into the area.
- 13.00 ft
Significant flooding affects the Suwannee River RV park and residences south of SE 964th street. Access into Hinton Landing becomes impossible above this level. SE Highway 346 floods at this level in Hinton Landing.
- 14.00 ft
In dixie county - Significant flooding in Hinton Landing continues. All homes near the RV park are flooded. In Gilchrist County, flooding expands across Spring Run Road and affects a few homes in the area. Access to homes on Riverview Road is blocked at this level.
- 16.00 ft
in dixie County, flooding in Hinton Landing reaches homes along SE 209th Avenue. In Old Town, water approaches CR349 near the substation. A couple of homes north of US 19 near the river begin to flood.
- 18.00 ft
In dixie county, widespread flooding in Hinton Landing. Most areas east of SE 898 street and Blackjack Road are flooded. Along the north side of US-19 east of Old Town a few homes continue to flood. Residences near the nature coast state trail flood at this level. CR 349 floods near the substation. In Gilchrist County, flooding expands along Spring Run Road and Stephen Foster Avenue.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Suwannee River flooding at Wilcox?
No. The Suwannee River at Wilcox is at 2.13 ft, 4.87 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Wilcox?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Suwannee River has been at Wilcox?
The highest crest on record is 21.13 ft, on 1948-04-14.
Is the Suwannee River high or low right now at Wilcox?
At 2.13 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WCXF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02323500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.