Rainbow River Flow Today
As of October 10, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Rainbow River is flowing at 480 cfs near Dunnellon, FL — 77% of normal for the date and up 5% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Rainbow River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Dunnellon, the Rainbow River is running 480 cfs — 77% of normal, up 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 77% of normal).
How the Rainbow River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Dunnellon27 ft 480 cfs77%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Rainbow River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (77%).
Rainbow River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rainbow River Near Dunnellon FL
Oct 10, 3:15 AM · USGS 02313098 |
480 cfs | 77% | +5% | 6.49 ft | 23.5 ft below | 27 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Rainbow River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Rainbow River
The Rainbow River is a 5.7-mile-long river in Florida, known for its crystal clear water and vibrant rainbow-like colors that are visible underwater. The river has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to 1,000 BCE. The river flows from a spring that discharges 400-600 million gallons of water per day. There are no reservoirs or dams on the river, but the flow is regulated by the Rainbow Springs Dam, which was built in the 1930s. The river is popular for recreational activities such as swimming, kayaking, and fishing. It also supports agriculture, with citrus groves and cattle farms surrounding the river. The Rainbow River is a unique natural wonder and an important part of Florida's ecosystem.
Fishing near the Rainbow River
About the Rainbow River
How is the Rainbow River flowing right now?
As of October 10, 2026, the Rainbow River is flowing at 480 cfs near Dunnellon, FL, about 77% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Rainbow River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Rainbow River is at 77% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Rainbow River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Dunnellon (30.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.