Deep Creek at Spuds water level

Name: Deep Creek at Spuds water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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Tidal gauge, Deep Creek, Florida, United States

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Above flood stage

Water level

1.78ft Up 0.74 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT (49 min ago)

Flow: 112 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Deep Creek at Spuds is in flood: the latest reading is 1.78 ft, against a flood stage of 1.70 ft.

That puts it 0.53 ft below the median of 2.31 ft for mid-October, based on 32 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.89 ft (−0.11 ft). The record high is 5.94 ft, set on October 10, 2024.

It is on the way up, by 0.74 ft over the past 24 hours. Follow National Weather Service flood warnings for the area, and never drive through flooded roads. The 30-day range is 0.66 ft – 2.67 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.31 ft0.53 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.13 ft – 3.52 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.89 ft−0.11 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.66 ft – 2.67 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: −0.61 ft – 2.67 ft
Highest on record: 5.94 ftOctober 10, 2024

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

What happens at each level

4.20 ft: Major Flooding - 4.2 feet above MHHW - Extensive inundation of structures and roads in the area is expected. Evacuations of people or transfer of property to higher ground is likely and the advice of Emergency Management should be heeded.
2.70 ft: Moderate Flooding - 2.7 feet above MHHW - Some flooding of structures and roads along the St. Johns River...Deep Creek and other inland waterways is expected. Evacuation of people or property to higher ground is possible and the advice of Emergency Management or local officials should be heeded.
1.78 ft: Right now
1.70 ft: Minor Flooding - 1.7 feet above MHHW - Flooding of low lying areas, parks, campgrounds and normally flood prone roadways is likely. Boat ramps...docks and low lying farmland along Deep Creek...the St. Johns River and other inland waterways will become flooded.
1.20 ft: Action Stage - 1.2 feet above MHHW - Minor Flooding possible in low lying areas along Deep Creek and Federal Point. Should water levels continue rising...preparations to protect property should begin.

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	5.94 ft	October 10, 2024
2	5.75 ft	September 11, 2017
3	5.57 ft	September 15, 2001
4	5.19 ft	September 6, 2004
5	5.17 ft	September 30, 2022
6	4.90 ft	October 8, 2016
7	4.37 ft	May 21, 2009
8	4.09 ft	September 27, 2004
9	4.08 ft	February 17, 1998
10	3.95 ft	September 20, 2007

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 74° 62° – Wind 17 mph

19 Mon 74° 60° – Wind 16 mph

20 Tue 77° 57° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 80° 59° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 79° 60° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 78° 60° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 81° 69° 0.31 in, 36% Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11 hr, 23 min First quarter 53%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
St Johns River at Racy Point near HastingsRiver gauge, St Johns River	1.99 ft	Flooding	+1.02 ft	7 mi
Dunns Creek near SatsumaTidal gauge, Dunns Creek	12.81 ft	High	+0.93 ft	13 mi
St. Johns River at Buffalo Bluff near SatsumaTidal gauge, St. Johns River	12.61 ft	High	+0.95 ft	15 mi
St Johns River below Shands Bridge near Grn Cove SprgRiver gauge, St Johns River	1.78 ft	Flooding	+0.77 ft	21 mi
Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam near Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	3.39 ft	Very low	−0.30 ft	24 mi
Ocklawaha River above Rodman Dam near Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	18.72 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	24 mi
Durbin Creek near Fruit CoveTidal gauge, Durbin Creek	1.73 ft	High	+0.51 ft	28 mi
South Fork Black Creek near Penney FarmsRiver gauge, South Fork Black Creek	1.64 ft	Normal	−0.30 ft	28 mi

Questions and answers

How does Deep Creek at Spuds compare with last year?

It is 0.11 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.89 ft.

What is flood stage for Deep Creek at Spuds?

The official flood stage is 1.70 ft. The current reading is above it.

What is the water level of Deep Creek at Spuds today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.78 ft. Up 0.74 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Deep Creek at Spuds rising or falling?

Up 0.74 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.71 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Deep Creek at Spuds normal?

Above flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Deep Creek at Spuds?

The highest level on record is 5.94 ft on October 10, 2024.

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:02245260 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.72338, -81.48437 (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	1.78 ft	2026-10-18 20:45	Provisional
Flow	112 cfs	2026-10-18 07:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Deep Creek at Spuds (usgs:02245260). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/deep-creek-at-spuds

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer