Suwannee River Flow Today
As of November 5, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Suwannee River is flowing at 5,440 cfs near Wilcox, FL — 92% of normal for the date and down 11% in 24 hours. 9 of 10 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 190 to 5,440 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Suwannee 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 Wilcox, the Suwannee River is running 5,440 cfs — 92% of normal, down 11% since yesterday. Along the river, 6 of 9 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 115% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Wilcox (-11%).
Highest against normal: White Springs at 195%. Lowest: Wilcox at 92%.
Paddlers: 0 of 3 runs on the Suwannee River with a live range are in range, 3 too low.
How the Suwannee 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
- US 441104 ft 190 cfs103%
- White Springs53 ft 557 cfs195%
- Suwannee Springs Fla38 ft 580 cfs115%
- Ellaville28 ft 2,720 cfs113%
- Dowling Park22 ft 3,120 cfs129%
- Luraville19 ft 3,960 cfs149%
- Branford9 ft 4,340 cfs129%
- Bell6 ft 5,150 cfs98%
- Wilcox1 ft 5,440 cfs92%
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 Suwannee River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (115%).
Suwannee River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Suwannee River At US 441 GA
Nov 5, 2:00 AM · USGS 02314500 |
190 cfs | 103% | -3% | 3.01 ft | 101.0 ft below | 104 ft |
|
Suwannee River Near Benton Fla FL
Last reported Oct 6 · USGS 02315000 |
1,250 cfs | · | · | 79.85 ft | · | 99 ft |
|
Suwannee River At White Springs FL
Nov 5, 2:30 AM · USGS 02315500 |
557 cfs | 195% | +0% | 52.85 ft | 21.2 ft below | 53 ft |
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Suwannee River At Suwannee Springs Fla FL
Nov 5, 2:15 AM · USGS 02315550 |
580 cfs | 115% | -2% | 39.97 ft | 20.0 ft below | 38 ft |
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Suwannee River At Ellaville FL
Nov 5, 2:30 AM · USGS 02319500 |
2,720 cfs | 113% | -3% | 3.23 ft | 49.8 ft below | 28 ft |
|
Suwannee River At Dowling Park FL
Nov 5, 3:00 AM · USGS 02319800 |
3,120 cfs | 129% | -4% | 24.04 ft | 23.0 ft below | 22 ft |
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Suwannee River At Luraville FL
Nov 5, 2:00 AM · USGS 02320000 |
3,960 cfs | 149% | -2% | 19.67 ft | 15.3 ft below | 19 ft |
|
Suwannee River At Branford FL
Nov 5, 3:00 AM · USGS 02320500 |
4,340 cfs | 129% | -2% | 6.20 ft | 18.8 ft below | 9 ft |
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Suwannee River Near Bell FL
Nov 5, 2:00 AM · USGS 02323000 |
5,150 cfs | 98% | -2% | 7.16 ft | 13.8 ft below | 6 ft |
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Suwannee River Near Wilcox FL
Nov 5, 2:30 AM · USGS 02323500 |
5,440 cfs | 92% | -11% | 4.31 ft | 5.7 ft below | 1 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.
Paddle runs on the Suwannee River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Headwaters To The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238 Gauge: US 441 |
Too low | 190 cfs | 309–1,835 cfs typical | II–III |
| The Little River Springs At River Mile 81 To The Mouth Of The River At The Gulf Of Mexico Gauge: Branford |
Too low | 4,340 cfs | 5,258–14,184 cfs typical | II–IV |
| The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238 To The Little River Springs At River Mile 81 Gauge: US 441 |
Too low | 190 cfs | 309–1,835 cfs typical | I–II |
Dams & reservoirs on the Suwannee River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Suwannee River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Suwannee River
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.
Fishing near the Suwannee River
About the Suwannee River
How is the Suwannee River flowing right now?
As of November 5, 2026, the Suwannee River is flowing at 5,440 cfs near Wilcox, FL, about 92% of normal for the date. Across its 10 USGS gauges, current flows range from 190 to 5,440 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Suwannee River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Suwannee River is at 115% 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 Suwannee River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for US 441 (104.0 ft), White Springs (74.0 ft), Suwannee Springs Fla (60.0 ft), Ellaville (53.0 ft), Dowling Park (47.0 ft), Luraville (35.0 ft), Branford (25.0 ft), Bell (21.0 ft), Wilcox (10.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Suwannee River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.