Suwannee and Santa Fe Rivers
During flood conditions, certain portions of flood-prone rivers are established by rule as “Idle Speed/No Wake” for the purpose of regulating the speed and operation of vessel traffic for public safety. These zones are determined by Florida Administrative Code and flood levels are dependent upon NOAA/USGS flood gauge readings. See the following information about zone activations due to flooding.
NOTE: Information is updated Monday - Friday by 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Questions? Contact Waterway.Management@MyFWC.com.
| Zone | Status | Current Gauge Height (FT) | Idle Speed/No Wake Activation Height (FT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 90 to SR 51 | No Restrictions | 46.25 | |
| SR 51 to Little River Spring | No Restrictions | 25.25 | |
| Little River Spring to CR 340 | No Restrictions | 23.25 | |
| CR 340 to Fowler Bluff | No Restrictions | 8.35 | |
| River Rise to US 27 | No Restrictions | 34.20 | |
| US 27 to ½ mile upstream of SR 47 | No Restrictions | 23.25 | |
| ½ mile upstream of SR 47 to western point of unnamed island | No Restrictions | 18.75 | |
| Western point of unnamed island to confluence of Suwannee and Santa Fe | No Restrictions | 16.25 |
Zone Activations
Zone activations pursuant to Rule 68D-24.020, FAC
US 90 Bridge to State Road 51 Bridge
State Road 51 Bridge to Little River Spring
Little River Spring to CR 340 Bridge at Rock Bluff
CR 340 Bridge to Fowler’s Bluff
River Rise to US 27 Bridge
US 27 Bridge to half mile upstream of SR 47
Half mile upstream of SR 47 to Island
Island to Confluence
