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Loxahatchee River near Jupiter water level

River gauge, Loxahatchee River, Florida, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

11.84ft Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
189 cfs
11 12

History

History
1112ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16Oct 181112ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
1112ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 10Oct 181112ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
1012ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20261012ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
1012ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20261012ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Loxahatchee River near Jupiter, where the gauge shows 11.84 ft.

The median for mid-October is 11.58 ft, based on 53 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.26 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 12.29 ft, a difference of −0.45 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.18 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 11.54 ft – 12.55 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 53 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
11.58 ft0.26 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
10.56 ft – 12.55 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (53 years of records)
Same day last year
12.29 ft−0.45 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
11.54 ft – 12.55 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
10.54 ft – 12.57 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:22 AM Sunset 06:51 PM Daylight 11 hr, 28 min First quarter 46%

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Other gauges on the Loxahatchee River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Loxahatchee River at Mile 9.1 near JupiterRiver gauge, Loxahatchee River 1.46 ft Normal −0.47 ft 3.3 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Loxahatchee River Dws Lainhart Dam near JupiterRiver gauge, Loxahatchee River Dws Lainhart Dam 11.30 ft Normal −0.71 ft 0.0 mi
Lox River at Outlet of Kitchings CreekRiver gauge, Lox River 1.41 ft Normal −0.15 ft 3.8 mi
Loxahatchee River 500 Fort Ds of Us-1 at JupiterEstuary gauge, Loxahatchee River 500 Fort Ds of Us-1 −0.07 ft Very low −0.13 ft 5.7 mi
St Lucie Estuary at A1A (Steele Pt)stuartEstuary gauge, St Lucie Estuary 1.44 ft Normal +0.11 ft 18 mi
St Lucie River at Speedy Point, StuartRiver gauge, St Lucie River 1.42 ft Normal +0.08 ft 19 mi
North Loxahatchee Conservation Area North 1River gauge 16.10 ft Very high +0.06 ft 26 mi
Levee 8 Canal near Canal PointCanal gauge, Levee 8 Canal 12.98 ft Low −0.04 ft 27 mi
St. Lucie Canal below S-308, near Port Mayaca (Aux)Canal gauge, St. Lucie Canal 14.02 ft Normal +0.14 ft 27 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Loxahatchee River near Jupiter higher than last year?

No, it is 0.45 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 12.29 ft.

What is a normal level for the Loxahatchee River near Jupiter in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 11.58 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 10.56 ft and 12.55 ft, based on 53 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Loxahatchee River near Jupiter today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT, the water level was 11.84 ft. Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Loxahatchee River near Jupiter rising or falling?

Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.50 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Loxahatchee River near Jupiter normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 53 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02277600 (Agency page)
Coordinates
26.93925, -80.17525 (WGS84)
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 11.84 ft 2026-10-18 03:30 Provisional
Flow 189 cfs 2026-10-18 03:30 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Loxahatchee River near Jupiter (usgs:02277600). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/loxahatchee-river-near-jupiter

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.