Santa Fe River near Hildreth (in NAVD88)
Stage at this gauge is reported in NAVD88.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 18.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 20.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 26.0 ft; major flooding begins at 28.0 ft.
| Action stage | 18.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 26.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 28.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 33.4 ft on Apr 12, 1948 (historic crest)
- 30.0 ft on Apr 19, 1973 (historic crest)
- 28.8 ft on Mar 24, 1998 (historic crest)
- 28.0 ft on Mar 25, 1948 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 18.0 ft | Boat ramps begin to flood along the Santa Fe River from the confluence with the Suwannee River upstream to River Run Road in Suwannee County. |
|---|---|
| 20.0 ft | The campgrounds at Sandy Point in Suwannee County begin to flood. Water floods the parking area on the east side of Sandy Point. |
| 22.0 ft | Water reaches the top of the bank and boat ramp at Ellie Ray's Resort at the end of NW 110th Street in Gilchrist County. |
| 25.0 ft | Water floods the backyards of homes off River Run Road in Suwannee County. |
| 26.0 ft | Ellie Ray's Resort at the end of NW 110th Street in Gilchrist County continues to flood. Water approaches the pool and several RV slots. |
| 27.0 ft | In Suwannee County, access to River Run Road west of 45th Road becomes restricted above this level. |
| 28.0 ft | At Sandy Point in Suwannee County, the restaurant is surrounded by water and flooding expands further across the campgrounds. |
| 28.4 ft | Water reaches the base of the US 129 bridge. |
| 29.0 ft | In Gilchrist County, significant flooding occurs at Ellie Ray's Resort at the end of NW 110th Street. Nearly all slots are flooded and the recreational building and pool are flooded. Access into the area is restricted west of NW 31st Way. |
| 30.0 ft | In Suwannee County, homes south of River Run Road west of 45th Road are surrounded by water. Significant flooding occurs at Sandy Point. Most buildings south of the entrance are flooded at or above this level. |
| 31.0 ft | In Suwannee County, 296th Street floods just west of US 129. An abandoned country store a quarter mile north of the bridge floods at this level. |
| 32.0 ft | Water reaches the approach roadway surface of the US 129 bridge. |
| 32.2 ft | Water begins to flood the US 129 bridge travel lanes. |
| 35.6 ft | Water reaches the top of the US 129 bridge railing. |
Forecast office: NWS Jacksonville · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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