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Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam near Orange Springs water level

River gauge, Ocklawaha River, Florida, United States

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Very low for late October

Water level

3.29ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
281 cfs
5 8 10 Highest onrecord 9.70 ft Minor floodstage 5.00 ft

History

456ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 21Minor flood stage456ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21Minor flood stage
3456ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 14Oct 21Minor flood stage3456ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21Minor flood stage
246ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage246ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
246ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026246ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

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

What this means

The Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam near Orange Springs is running far below normal at 3.29 ft.

The median for late October is 4.19 ft, based on 56 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.90 ft below typical. It is 1.71 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 4.72 ft, a difference of −1.43 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 56 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
4.19 ft0.90 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
3.44 ft – 6.13 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (56 years of records)
Same day last year
4.72 ft−1.43 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
3.10 ft – 5.94 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
0.80 ft – 5.94 ft
Highest on record
9.70 ftSeptember 13, 2017

Floating and fishing near Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam near Orange Springs

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Flood stage here is 5.00 ft, 1.71 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

7.00 ft
Extensive inundation of structures and roads in the area. Evacuations of people or transfer of property to higher ground is likely.
6.00 ft
Some inundation of roads and low lying structures in the area can be expected. Evacuations of people or property to higher ground is possible.
5.00 ft
Elevated water levels with minor impacts to recreational activities along the river basin.
4.00 ft
Elevated water levels with minor impacts to recreational activities along the river basin.
3.29 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
19.70 ftSeptember 13, 2017
29.01 ftOctober 14, 2024
38.67 ftSeptember 29, 2022
48.53 ftApril 12, 1982
58.40 ftSeptember 10, 2004
68.35 ftFebruary 5, 1970
77.97 ftSeptember 27, 1979
87.75 ftMarch 31, 1987
97.71 ftApril 7, 1970
107.55 ftJuly 7, 2021

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.07 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

21 Wed 78° 55° – Wind 10 mph
22 Thu 75° 55° – Wind 8 mph
23 Fri 80° 59° – Wind 13 mph
24 Sat 80° 62° 0.11 in, 42% Wind 14 mph
25 Sun 79° 67° 0.13 in, 25% Wind 15 mph
26 Mon 80° 66° – Wind 14 mph
27 Tue 80° 65° – Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:52 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on the Ocklawaha River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Ocklawaha River above Moss Bluff Dam at Moss BluffRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River 57.54 ft Low +0.02 ft 30 mi
Ocklawaha River at Moss BluffRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River 36.09 ft Normal −0.06 ft 30 mi
Ocklawaha River near OcalaRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River 35.10 ft High −0.02 ft 25 mi
Ocklawaha River near ConnerRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River 4.27 ft Normal −0.07 ft 23 mi
Ocklawaha River at EurekaRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River 19.70 ft Normal ±0 11 mi
Ocklawaha River above Rodman Dam near Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River 18.87 ft Normal +0.06 ft 0.0 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Orange Creek at Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Orange Creek 1.46 ft Low −0.09 ft 9 mi
St. Johns River at Buffalo Bluff near SatsumaTidal gauge, St. Johns River 12.96 ft High +0.09 ft 9 mi
Dunns Creek near SatsumaTidal gauge, Dunns Creek 12.89 ft Very high +0.07 ft 12 mi
Silver Glen Springs near AstorRiver gauge, Silver Glen Springs 3.18 ft High −0.03 ft 21 mi
Deep Creek at SpudsTidal gauge, Deep Creek 2.07 ft Flooding −0.05 ft 24 mi
Silver River near OcalaRiver gauge, Silver River 1.98 ft Low −0.01 ft 25 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam near Orange Springs higher than last year?

No, it is 1.43 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.72 ft.

What is flood stage for the Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam near Orange Springs?

The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 1.71 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam near Orange Springs in late October?

The median for late October is 4.19 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.44 ft and 6.13 ft, based on 56 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 Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam near Orange Springs today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT, the water level was 3.29 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam near Orange Springs rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 1.38 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam near Orange Springs normal?

Very low for late October. Compared with 56 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02243960 (Agency page)
Coordinates
29.50833, -81.80417 (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 3.29 ft 2026-10-21 08:00 Provisional
Flow 281 cfs 2026-10-21 07:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam near Orange Springs (usgs:02243960). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/ocklawaha-river-at-rodman-dam-near-orange-springs

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