Suwannee River Flow Today
As of October 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Suwannee River is flowing at 6,470 cfs at Dowling Park, FL — 172% of normal for the date and up 8% in 24 hours. 9 of 10 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 883 to 6,470 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 Dowling Park, the Suwannee River is running 6,470 cfs — 172% of normal, up 8% since yesterday. Along the river, 6 of 9 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 163% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Wilcox (+14%).
Highest against normal: White Springs at 185%. Lowest: Wilcox at 91%.
Paddlers: 3 of 3 runs on the Suwannee River with a live range are in range.
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 883 cfs174%
- White Springs53 ft 1,620 cfs185%
- Suwannee Springs Fla38 ft 1,830 cfs163%
- Ellaville28 ft 6,210 cfs180%
- Dowling Park22 ft 6,470 cfs172%
- Luraville19 ft 5,660 cfs142%
- Branford9 ft 5,380 cfs108%
- Bell6 ft 6,410 cfs93%
- Wilcox1 ft 6,460 cfs91%
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 (163%).
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
Oct 16, 3:00 AM · USGS 02314500 |
883 cfs | 174% | 0% | 8.35 ft | 95.7 ft below | 104 ft |
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Suwannee River Near Benton Fla FL
Last reported Oct 6 · USGS 02315000 |
1,250 cfs | · | · | 79.85 ft | · | 99 ft |
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Suwannee River At White Springs FL
Oct 16, 3:30 AM · USGS 02315500 |
1,620 cfs | 185% | 0% | 56.64 ft | 17.4 ft below | 53 ft |
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Suwannee River At Suwannee Springs Fla FL
Oct 16, 3:15 AM · USGS 02315550 |
1,830 cfs | 163% | 0% | 43.70 ft | 16.3 ft below | 38 ft |
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Suwannee River At Ellaville FL
Oct 16, 3:30 AM · USGS 02319500 |
6,210 cfs | 180% | +9% | 6.88 ft | 46.1 ft below | 28 ft |
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Suwannee River At Dowling Park FL
Oct 16, 3:00 AM · USGS 02319800 |
6,470 cfs | 172% | +8% | 27.81 ft | 19.2 ft below | 22 ft |
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Suwannee River At Luraville FL
Oct 16, 3:00 AM · USGS 02320000 |
5,660 cfs | 142% | +8% | 22.28 ft | 12.7 ft below | 19 ft |
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Suwannee River At Branford FL
Oct 16, 3:00 AM · USGS 02320500 |
5,380 cfs | 108% | +8% | 8.15 ft | 16.9 ft below | 9 ft |
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Suwannee River Near Bell FL
Oct 16, 3:00 AM · USGS 02323000 |
6,410 cfs | 93% | +8% | 8.27 ft | 12.7 ft below | 6 ft |
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Suwannee River Near Wilcox FL
Oct 16, 3:30 AM · USGS 02323500 |
6,460 cfs | 91% | +14% | 4.03 ft | 6.0 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
3 of 3 runs are in range right now. 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 |
In range | 883 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 |
In range | 5,380 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 |
In range | 883 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.
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About the Suwannee River
How is the Suwannee River flowing right now?
As of October 16, 2026, the Suwannee River is flowing at 6,470 cfs at Dowling Park, FL, about 172% of normal for the date. Across its 10 USGS gauges, current flows range from 883 to 6,470 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 163% 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?
3 of 3 paddle runs are in range right now. 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.