Suwannee River at Manatee Springs - Source (in NAVD88)
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 04/01/2025 7:30 PM EDTRecord: 16 ftLow Threshold: 1 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 12.5 ft Moderate Flooding 10 ft Minor Flooding 7 ft Action 5 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Gauge reading affected by tides.
Flood stages and impact descriptions for this site are referenced to the NAVD88 datum. Additional datum information can be found at the bottom of this page.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 13.4 - Water will cover county road 347 and Fowler Bluff Cutoff.
- 11.5 - Water will reach the concession stand in the park.
- 10 - Minor lowland flooding begins.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 29.4900, -82.9769 |
| RFC | SERFC |
| State | FL |
| WFO | TAE |
| County | Levy |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 02323566 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 6.90 ft | on 09-27-2024 |
| 2. | 8.82 ft | on 03-26-2003 |
| 3. | 10.91 ft | on 03-21-1991 |
| 4. | 11.00 ft | on 01-28-1987 |
| 5. | 10.90 ft | on 01-27-1986 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 6.90 ft | on 09-27-2024 |
| 2. | 8.82 ft | on 03-26-2003 |
| 3. | 10.91 ft | on 03-21-1991 |
| 4. | 11.00 ft | on 01-28-1987 |
| 5. | 10.90 ft | on 01-27-1986 |
| 6. | 12.65 ft | on 04-16-1984 |
| 7. | 10.70 ft | on 03-24-1984 |
| 8. | 10.65 ft | on 03-22-1984 |
| 9. | 13.00 ft | on 04-21-1973 |
| 10. | 11.00 ft | on 04-02-1959 |
| 11. | 16.00 ft | on 04-14-1948 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 16.00 ft | on 04-14-1948 |
| 2. | 13.00 ft | on 04-21-1973 |
| 3. | 12.65 ft | on 04-16-1984 |
| 4. | 11.00 ft | on 04-02-1959 |
| 5. | 11.00 ft | on 01-28-1987 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 16.00 ft | on 04-14-1948 |
| 2. | 13.00 ft | on 04-21-1973 |
| 3. | 12.65 ft | on 04-16-1984 |
| 4. | 11.00 ft | on 04-02-1959 |
| 5. | 11.00 ft | on 01-28-1987 |
| 6. | 10.91 ft | on 03-21-1991 |
| 7. | 10.90 ft | on 01-27-1986 |
| 8. | 10.70 ft | on 03-24-1984 |
| 9. | 10.65 ft | on 03-22-1984 |
| 10. | 8.82 ft | on 03-26-2003 |
| 11. | 6.90 ft | on 09-27-2024 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 12.50 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 10.00 ft |
| minor Flooding | 7.00 ft |
| action | 5.00 ft |
| Latest Value | 4.13 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 0.00 ft |
Gauge Photos
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Probability Information
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Unique Local Info
Data displayed here is from the MSPF1 backup gage located directly on Manatee Spring about 1/4 mile from the official Manatee Spring forecast point MTSF1. MTSF1 is located directly on the Suwannee River. MSPF1 is used only when MTSF1 is out of service. Crests at MSPF1 lag about one hour and are about 1/4 foot lower than readings at MTSF1 due to upstream attenuation. Otherwise readings should be fairly similar.
Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.
