SUWANNEE RIVER

SUWANNEE RIVER

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Total streamflow across the Suwannee River was last observed at 41,474 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 82,263 acre-ft of water today; about 94% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 44,303 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 Bell reporting a streamflow rate of 7,560 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.

July 26, 2024

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Last Updated 2024-07-26
Discharge Volume 82,263 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 41,474.0 cfs
-119.0 cfs (-0.29%)
Percent of Normal 93.61%
Maximum 235,920.0 cfs
2014-04-30
Seasonal Avg 44,303 cfs
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Suwannee River At Us 441
USGS 02314500
864 cfs 8.08 ft 6.27
Suwannee R Nr Benton Fla
USGS 02315000
1250 cfs 79.85 ft
Suwannee River At White Springs
USGS 02315500
1220 cfs 55.38 ft 3.39
Suwannee River At Suwannee Springs Fla
USGS 02315550
1200 cfs 43.66 ft 4.35
Suwannee River At Ellaville
USGS 02319500
5750 cfs 6.18 ft 0.88
Suwannee River At Dowling Park
USGS 02319800
5160 cfs 27.51 ft 1.38
Suwannee River At Luraville
USGS 02320000
5810 cfs 22.44 ft 1.04
Suwannee River At Branford
USGS 02320500
6620 cfs 9.81 ft 0.3
Suwannee River Near Bell
USGS 02323000
7560 cfs 10 ft -0.13
Suwannee River Near Wilcox
USGS 02323500
7290 cfs 5.02 ft -5.81

Regional Streamflow

1200

Cubic Feet Per Second

1430

Cubic Feet Per Second

263

Cubic Feet Per Second

937

Cubic Feet Per Second

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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.



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