Loxahatchee River at Mile 9.1 near Jupiter water level

Name: Loxahatchee River at Mile 9.1 near Jupiter water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Loxahatchee River, Florida, United States

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Above flood stage

Water level

2.38ft Up 0.70 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 16, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT (12 min ago)

Water temperature: 82 °F

History

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

What this means

The Loxahatchee River at Mile 9.1 near Jupiter is in flood: the latest reading is 2.38 ft, against a flood stage of 1.80 ft.

The median for mid-October is 1.80 ft, based on 22 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.58 ft above typical.

It is on the way up, by 0.70 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 0.99 ft – 2.76 ft.

Early fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 82 °F.

Compared with the flood stage set by the forecasting service. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.80 ft0.58 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.99 ft – 2.24 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (22 years of records)

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.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:21 AM Sunset 06:52 PM Daylight 11h 31m First quarter 34 %

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Other gauges on the Loxahatchee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Loxahatchee River near JupiterRiver gauge, Loxahatchee River	12.19 ft	High	−0.02 ft	3.3 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Lox River at Outlet of Kitchings CreekRiver gauge, Lox River	2.36 ft	Very high	+0.66 ft	0.5 mi
Loxahatchee River Dws Lainhart Dam near JupiterRiver gauge, Loxahatchee River Dws Lainhart Dam	11.98 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	3.3 mi
St Lucie Estuary at A1A (Steele Pt)stuartEstuary gauge, St Lucie Estuary	1.72 ft	Normal	+0.35 ft	15 mi
St Lucie River at Speedy Point, StuartRiver gauge, St Lucie River	1.94 ft	High	+0.45 ft	16 mi
St. Lucie Canal below S-308, near Port Mayaca (Aux)Canal gauge, St. Lucie Canal	13.98 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	28 mi
Levee 8 Canal near Canal PointCanal gauge, Levee 8 Canal	12.82 ft	Low	−0.10 ft	28 mi
North Loxahatchee Conservation Area North 1River gauge	16.03 ft	Very high	−0.02 ft	30 mi
Site 7 in Cons Area North 1 near ShawanoRiver gauge, Site 7 in Cons Area North 1	17.46 ft	High	−0.02 ft	34 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Loxahatchee River at Mile 9.1 near Jupiter?

The official flood stage is 1.80 ft. The current reading is above it.

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.

How often is Loxahatchee River at Mile 9.1 near Jupiter updated?

Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT.

What is the water level of Loxahatchee River at Mile 9.1 near Jupiter today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.38 ft. Up 0.70 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Loxahatchee River at Mile 9.1 near Jupiter rising or falling?

Up 0.70 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Loxahatchee River at Mile 9.1 near Jupiter normal?

Above flood stage. Compared with the flood stage set by the forecasting service.

How often is this data updated?

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:265906080093500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 26.98528, -80.16000 (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 `stage`	2.38 ft	2026-10-16 20:45	Provisional
Water temperature `temperature`	82 °F	2026-10-16 20:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Loxahatchee River at Mile 9.1 near Jupiter (usgs:265906080093500). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/loxahatchee-river-at-mile-9-1-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.

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