Station Name: ST. JOHNS R AT BUFFALO BLUFF NEAR SATSUMA, FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 36 feet

Nearest Address:
Satsuma Bridge
Palatka, FL 32177
Putnam County

GPS Coordinates: 29.5963582, -81.683138

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued February 20 at 5:26AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 5:26 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 8:15 AM

Areas of fog and low clouds are noted in satellite imagery, surface observations, and local traffic cameras over north central Florida over parts of Marion county and Putnam county. The fog will linger through 830 AM and may drift a bit further north and east toward Clay or Alachua counties. The fog may be locally dense to a quarter of a mile at times. The nature of the fog is such that visibilities will vary greatly over short distances. Motorists should be alert for rapidly changing conditions through sunrise.

Rip Current Statement issued February 19 at 12:39AM EST until February 21 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Thu February 19, 2026, 12:39 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.