Total streamflow across the
Suwannee River
was last observed at
43,093
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
85,474
acre-ft of water today; about 86%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
49,844 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2014-04-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at
235,920 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Suwannee River Near Wilcox
reporting a streamflow rate of 8,630 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Suwannee R Nr Benton Fla
with a gauge stage of 79.85 ft.
This river is monitored from 10 different streamgauging stations along the Suwannee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 104 ft, the
Suwannee River At Us 441.
The Suwannee River is a 246-mile-long river located in southern Georgia and northern Florida. It flows from the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia to the Gulf of Mexico in Florida. The river was named by the Seminole people and has played an essential role in the history of the region. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Rodman Reservoir, which was built in 1968 for flood control, and the Suwannee Dam, which was built in 1957 for hydroelectric power. The river also supports various recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and camping. Agriculture is also an important use of the river, with farms along the riverbanks growing crops such as corn, soybeans, and peanuts. The Suwannee River is a vital part of the ecosystem in the region, and efforts are ongoing to protect its health and integrity.
Last Updated | 2025-02-06 |
Discharge Volume | 85,474 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
43,093.0 cfs
-1608.0 cfs (-3.6%) |
Percent of Normal | 86.46% |
Maximum |
235,920.0 cfs
2014-04-30 |
Seasonal Avg | 49,844 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Suwannee River At Us 441
USGS 02314500 |
512 cfs | 5.8 ft | -5.36 | |||||
Suwannee R Nr Benton Fla
USGS 02315000 |
1250 cfs | 79.85 ft | ||||||
Suwannee River At White Springs
USGS 02315500 |
991 cfs | 54.61 ft | -5.62 | |||||
Suwannee River At Suwannee Springs Fla
USGS 02315550 |
1200 cfs | 42.99 ft | -5.51 | |||||
Suwannee River At Ellaville
USGS 02319500 |
5460 cfs | 5.89 ft | -3.19 | |||||
Suwannee River At Dowling Park
USGS 02319800 |
5370 cfs | 27.45 ft | -2.89 | |||||
Suwannee River At Luraville
USGS 02320000 |
5750 cfs | 22.38 ft | -2.21 | |||||
Suwannee River At Branford
USGS 02320500 |
6740 cfs | 9.94 ft | -1.75 | |||||
Suwannee River Near Bell
USGS 02323000 |
8440 cfs | 10.31 ft | -1.52 | |||||
Suwannee River Near Wilcox
USGS 02323500 |
8630 cfs | 4.89 ft | -7.8 |
The Suwannee River (also spelled Suwanee River) is a river that runs through south Georgia southward into Florida in the southern United States. It is a wild blackwater river, about 246 miles (396 km) long. The Suwannee River is the site of the prehistoric Suwanee Straits which separated peninsular Florida from the panhandle.