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Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville water level

Tidal gauge, Pottsburg Creek, Florida, United States

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Right now

Above flood stage

Water level

1.90ft Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
156 cfs
Water temperature
70 °F
0 3 5 Highest onrecord 4.76 ft Minor floodstage 1.70 ft

History

History
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-024ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage-024ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville is above flood stage at 1.90 ft.

The median for late October is 1.06 ft, based on 11 years of readings, so the water level is 0.84 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.20 ft, a difference of +0.70 ft. The record high is 4.76 ft, set on September 11, 2017.

It has dropped 0.24 ft over the past 24 hours. Follow National Weather Service flood warnings for the area, and never drive through flooded roads. In the last month it has stayed between −0.33 ft and 2.63 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 70 °F.

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

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.06 ft0.84 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
0.21 ft – 1.55 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
Same day last year
1.20 ft+0.70 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
−0.33 ft – 2.63 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
−0.76 ft – 2.33 ft
Highest on record
4.76 ftSeptember 11, 2017

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

What happens at each level

1.90 ft
Right now
1.40 ft
Beach Blvd boat ramp and lower end of parking lot begins to flood at gage location. Low lying area behind All Wet Sports begins to flood.

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
14.76 ftSeptember 11, 2017
24.43 ftSeptember 11, 2017
33.39 ftOctober 7, 2016
42.86 ftSeptember 12, 2017
52.79 ftNovember 10, 2022
62.73 ftOctober 10, 2025
72.71 ftOctober 11, 2025
82.71 ftSeptember 30, 2022
92.71 ftSeptember 12, 2017
102.69 ftNovember 11, 2022

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 76° 56° – Wind 14 mph
22 Thu 74° 55° – Wind 11 mph
23 Fri 78° 60° – Wind 13 mph
24 Sat 75° 67° 0.43 in, 62% Wind 17 mph
25 Sun 75° 69° 0.26 in, 46% Wind 17 mph
26 Mon 78° 69° 0.12 in Wind 14 mph
27 Tue 81° 69° – Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 17 min Waxing gibbous 76%

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Other gauges on Pottsburg Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Pottsburg Creek near South JacksonvilleRiver gauge, Pottsburg Creek 20.02 ft Normal −0.23 ft 2.0 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
St. Johns River at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, St. Johns River 13.15 ft Very high −0.05 ft 6.2 mi
Julington Creek at Old St August Road near BayardTidal gauge, Julington Creek 1.63 ft Flooding −0.09 ft 10 mi
Cedar River at San Juan Avenue at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, Cedar River 13.32 ft Very high −0.13 ft 10 mi
Durbin Creek near Fruit CoveTidal gauge, Durbin Creek 1.65 ft Normal −0.14 ft 12 mi
Trout River near Jacksonville FlaTidal gauge, Trout River 2.07 ft Flooding −0.36 ft 12 mi
Ortega River at Kirwin Road near JacksonvilleRiver gauge, Ortega River 6.98 ft High −0.15 ft 13 mi
Nassau River near TisoniaTidal gauge, Nassau River 13.57 ft Very high −0.15 ft 18 mi
St Johns River below Shands Bridge near Grn Cove SprgRiver gauge, St Johns River 1.44 ft Normal −0.17 ft 20 mi

Questions and answers

Is Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.70 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.20 ft.

What is flood stage for Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville?

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

What is the water level of Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 04:30 AM EDT, the water level was 1.90 ft. Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville rising or falling?

Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.93 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville?

The highest level on record is 4.76 ft on September 11, 2017.

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.

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Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02246518 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.28697, -81.57000 (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 1.90 ft 2026-10-21 08:30 Provisional
Flow 156 cfs 2026-10-21 04:30 Provisional
Water temperature 70 °F 2026-10-21 08:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville (usgs:02246518). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/pottsburg-creek-at-us90-near-s-jacksonville

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.