The Suwannee River Water Management District has sent out a notice of high water on the upper Santa Fe River. We are now using the additional gauges added after Irma, and we commend the District for its action to enable better communication during the next flood.
To see the current river levels at the various points, go to this link.
Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum.
-A river is like a life: once taken, it cannot be brought back-
Important Change in Flood Forecasting
Following the record flooding from Hurricane Irma, a detailed survey and collection of flood impacts was completed at three stations in the upper Santa Fe River at the US 441 bridge near High Springs, near O’Leno State Park, and at Worthington Springs. As a result of this effort, flood stages and detailed impact statements have been created for these locations. Additionally, the Southeast River Forecast Center has enhanced their hydrologic model to provide new flood forecast services for these new locations.
Published by Suwannee River Water Management District
Suwannee River Water Management District - http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/ - The Suwannee River Water Management District is one of five regional water management districts in Florida, created by the Florida Legislature through passage of the Water Resources Act of 1972. Suwannee is the smallest of the state's water management districts in terms of geographic area, population served, tax base, and agency staff. The Suwannee River Water Management District manages water and related natural resources in north-central Florida by providing water quality and quantity monitoring, research, regulation, land acquisition and management, and flood protection.
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Thank you so much. It is needed. Is there any way a gauge could be put at the Ira Bea Oasis boat ramp.