+2430.0 cfs (+2.8%) since yesterday
215.36% of Normal
•
10 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Suwannee River
was last observed at
89,070
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
176,668
acre-ft of water today; about 215%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
41,358 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 14,700 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.
Last Updated
2024-05-18
Streamflow
89,070.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
215.36%
Maximum
235,920.0 cfs
2014-04-30
About the 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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