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Suwannee River at Branford - US 27 (in NAVD88)

National Weather Service gauge BFDF1 · Florida · Suwannee County · 29.9552, -82.9290 · USGS 02320500

Stage at this gauge is reported in NAVD88.

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 22.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 25.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 31.0 ft; major flooding begins at 36.0 ft.

Action stage22.0 ft
Minor flooding25.0 ft
Moderate flooding31.0 ft
Major flooding36.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

23.2 ftThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone from the Little River Spring to the CR 340 bridge at Rock Bluff.
25.0 ftThe Ivey Park Boat Ramp begins to flood in Branford. In Lafayette County, SE River Drive begins to flood about 3 miles downstream from Branford.
25.2 ftThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone from the SR-51 bridge at Luraville to the Little River Spring.
27.0 ftIn Lafayette County, flooding expands along SE River Drive, isolating homes in the area.
28.0 ftIn Lafayette County, flooding begins on NE Gold Dust Road.
29.0 ftSuwannee Cove Road in Suwannee County begins to flood, restricting access to homes near the river. In Lafayette County, access is restricted to homes along SE River Drive.
30.0 ftFlooding occurs at several spots on NE Gold Dust Road, isolating homes near the river. In Branford, portions of SW Suwannee Avenue begin to flood south of US-27.
31.0 ftFlood waters begin to approach homes between SW Suwannee Avenue and SW Express Court south of US-27 in Branford. In Lafayette County, access to homes along NE Golf Dust Road becomes restricted from US-27.
31.5 ftSuwannee county road 349, northwest of Branford, will be flooded.
32.0 ftIn Suwannee County, Suwannee Cove Road is completely flooded, isolating homes in the area. In Lafayette County, homes not elevated on NE Gold Dust Road are subject to flooding.
33.0 ftIn Branford, water begins to approach a neighborhood on NW 2nd Avenue. In Lafayette County, water approaches homes on SE Apaloosa Road.
34.0 ftIn Branford, NW 2nd Avenue floods, isolating access to several homes in the area. In Lafayette County, SE Apaloosa Road floods and homes in the area are subject to flooding.
34.3 ftWater reaches the base of the US-27 bridge over the Suwannee River.
36.0 ftIn Branford, flood waters reach US-27 flooding SE Suwannee Avenue and SW Drane Street south of SW Lafayette Avenue. In Lafayette County, water approaches a few homes on the east side of SR 349 south of CR 375.
36.8 ftWater begins to flood the approach road surface to the US-27 bridge in Lafayette County.
37.0 ftFlooding expands across Branford south of SW Owens Avenue and west of SW Express Street. Water reaches the parking lot of the Family Dollar. Homes on NW 1st, 2nd, and 3rd street are subject to flooding. In Lafayette County, water spreads west of SR 349, flooding CR 375 and flooding homes just south of the CR 375 intersection with SR 349.
38.0 ftRecord flooding occurs. Water crosses US-27 in Branford at Savannah Street, flooding businesses. Homes on NW Senter Avenue west of NW Express Street are subject to flooding. In Lafayette County, SR 349 is completely flooded for 2 miles south of US-27.
38.1 ftWater begins to flood the US-27 bridge travel lanes.
40.5 ftWater reaches the top of the US-27 bridge railing.

Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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