* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...All of southwest and west central Florida.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Heat Advisory
Until 2026-08-15T19:00:00-04:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...All of southwest and west central Florida.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
SUWANNEE RIVER NEAR WILCOX, FLA.
Realtime Data
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Report
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Conditions
5,300
Discharge (cfs)
2.9
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 5,300 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.86 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 4,391 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by numerous tributaries and its flow can be affected by dams along its length. Seasonal trends in flow have been observed, with peak flow occurring in the spring and summer months. The Suwannee River is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including the unique Suwannee River turtle. Additionally, the river is known for inspiring Stephen Foster's song "Old Folks at Home" and has been designated as a National Wild and Scenic River.
August 15, 2026
Elevation
1.0 ft
Last Updated
Mean water velocity for discharge computation, feet per second
0.95 ft/sec
Gage height, ft
2.86 ft
Streamflow, ft³/s
5300.0 ft3/s
Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft