SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for November

is now available

LIVE OAK, FLA., DECEMBER 9, 2025 – To help enhance public awareness of water levels and the impact rainfall has on current conditions in North Florida, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has released its Hydrologic Conditions Report for the month of November.  

This monthly report highlights rainfall, surface water and groundwater levels, a climate and drought outlook, as well as other scientific data that can be utilized to help educate the public about the impact rainfall has on North Florida.  

Notable highlights from the month of November include:  

• The District received an average rainfall of 0.13 inches, which was approximately 94 percent lower than the 1932-2024 average of 2.34 inches. This rainfall represents the second lowest amount received in November since tracking began in 1932. The lowest recorded was 0.09 inches in November 1936. 
• The 12-month period ending on November 30 reflected a Districtwide rainfall deficit of 12.94 inches, which was an increase from the 11.82-inch deficit seen at the end of October. 
• Most counties in the District received less than a quarter inch of rain, though parts of Columbia, Hamilton, Jefferson, and Madison receiving more than 1 inch of rainfall. 
• Most of the river gages finished the month in the below normal (10^th to 25^th percentile) flow ranges, with the Steinhatchee and Aucilla rivers showing extremely low (below 10^th percentile) flows. Only the Alapaha and Suwannee at Fargo gages showed normal (25^th to 75^th percentile) flow ranges.  
• Upper Floridan Aquifer levels across the District ranged from extremely low (less than 10^th percentile) to normal (25^th to 75^th percentile) levels for the month and ended November with a Districtwide average around the 24^th percentile.  
• The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) three-month seasonal outlook suggests above normal temperatures along with below normal precipitation from December to February. 
• The U.S. Drought Monitor report released on December 4^th shows Moderate Drought conditions in southern and eastern Levy County, Severe Drought conditions across most southern and central District counties, and Extreme Drought in the northern counties. For the first time since 2012, Exceptional Drought conditions exist in the District, in both Jefferson and Madison counties. 

The full report can be found on the District’s website under the Science & Data tab. It is typically updated the second week of each month, and reports from the previous five years are available for viewing.  

The mission of the Suwannee River Water Management District is to protect and manage water resources using science-based solutions to support natural systems and the needs of the public. Headquartered in Live Oak, Florida, the District serves 15 surrounding north-central Florida counties. 

For more information about the District, visit www.MySuwanneeRiver.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X. 

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