OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT US

Rainbow River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Rainbow River Near Dunnellon • Southeast• United States

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

6.26 ft

Relative to baseline datum

Discharge / Flow

459 ft3/s

Instantaneous volumetric discharge

Elevation

23 ft

Elevation above sea level

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: USGS NWIS • GAUGE ID: 02313098 • COORD: 29.071°, -82.427°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 4:05 PM

Rainbow River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (Rainbow River)

WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: GAGE HEIGHT, FT (ft)

CURRENT READING: 6.26 ft

Recorded Telemetry

Continuous Observations

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: Rainbow River

The Rainbow River is a vital waterway situated within United States, flowing predominantly across the Southeast basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Rainbow River Near Dunnellon gauging station (coordinates: 29.0713°N, -82.4266°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

United States

REGION / STATE

Southeast

CATCHMENT BASIN

Regional Watershed

GAUGING LOCATION

Rainbow River Near D

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (2) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Rainbow River Near Dunnellon CURRENT GAUGE	Southeast	29.071°, -82.427°	02313098	Viewing
Rainbow River At Dunnellon	Southeast	29.049°, -82.448°	02313100	View Level →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Rainbow River

What is the current Rainbow River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Rainbow River water level at Rainbow River Near Dunnellon is measured at 6.26 ft with an observed discharge of 459 ft3/s.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for Rainbow River located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for Rainbow River is located at coordinates 29.0713° Latitude and -82.4266° Longitude in Southeast. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 02313098.

What are normal water levels and flood stages for Rainbow River? ↓

Typical hydrological levels on the Rainbow River generally fluctuate within the standard median band and seasonal bankfull discharge. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.

Where does the Rainbow River flow? ↓

The Rainbow River courses through United States across the Southeast basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.