Suwannee River at Fowlers Bluff (in NAVD88)
Stage at this gauge is reported in NAVD88.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 3.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 7.5 ft; major flooding begins at 9.0 ft.
| Action stage | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 7.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 9.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.9 ft on Apr 14, 1948 (historic crest)
- 8.9 ft on Apr 21, 1973 (historic crest)
- 6.7 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 6.5 ft on Sep 2, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.5 ft | In Fowlers Bluff, this is the top of the bank along the riverfront. |
|---|---|
| 5.0 ft | In Fowlers Bluff, water moves into yards of homes along NW 46th lane and begins to cover the road in some areas west of the Treasure Camp Boat Ramp. |
| 6.0 ft | In Fowlers Bluff, NW 46th Lane is mostly flooded west of the Treasure Camp Boat Ramp. Homes along NW 46th lane not elevated in this area are prone to flooding. Water begins to affect homes along NW 154th Avenue and NW 153rd Court. |
| 7.5 ft | In Fowlers Bluff, NW 46th Lane is impassible west of the Treasure Camp Boat Ramp. Homes not elevated along this road experience significant flooding. Flooding worsens along NW 154th Avenue and NW 153 Court. |
| 9.0 ft | In Fowlers Bluff, water spreads across NW 46th lane, flooding areas west of Highway NW 347. Most homes not elevated along the river experience significant flooding. In Dixie County, SE Highway 349 begins to flood near the Keen Cemetery. |
| 10.0 ft | Catastrophic flooding continues in Fowlers Bluff. Nearly all land areas in town are flooded. Cedar Key National Wildlife Refuge buildings off NW 31 place flood. In Dixie County, SE Highway 349 is impassible in the vicinity of the Keen Cemetery. |
| 11.0 ft | Historic flooding in Fowlers Bluff. All land areas in town are flooded, some ares several feet deep. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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