Loxahatchee River near Jupiter water level
River gauge, Loxahatchee River, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 189 cfs
History
20252026
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.
Map
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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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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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
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