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Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville water level

River gauge, Pottsburg Creek, Florida, United States

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Normal for late October

Water level

19.99ft Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
16.0 cfs
19.5 20.0 20.5

History

2021ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 212021ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
202224ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 21202224ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
202224ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026202224ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
202224ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026202224ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville, where the gauge shows 19.99 ft.

The median for late October is 20.01 ft, based on 16 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.02 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 19.87 ft, a difference of +0.12 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 19.49 ft – 24.66 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
20.01 ft0.02 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
19.41 ft – 20.66 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
Same day last year
19.87 ft+0.12 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
19.49 ft – 24.66 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
18.75 ft – 24.66 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 71° 55° – Wind 13 mph
21 Wed 75° 54° – Wind 12 mph
22 Thu 74° 54° – Wind 10 mph
23 Fri 78° 63° – Wind 13 mph
24 Sat 73° 68° 0.43 in, 63% Wind 16 mph
25 Sun 78° 69° 0.18 in, 46% Wind 16 mph
26 Mon 80° 70° 0.08 in Wind 14 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 17 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on Pottsburg Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. JacksonvilleTidal gauge, Pottsburg Creek 1.40 ft High −0.34 ft 2.0 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
St. Johns River at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, St. Johns River 12.61 ft Very high −0.59 ft 6.0 mi
Julington Creek at Old St August Road near BayardTidal gauge, Julington Creek 1.75 ft Flooding −0.06 ft 9 mi
Cedar River at San Juan Avenue at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, Cedar River 13.05 ft Very high −0.19 ft 9 mi
Durbin Creek near Fruit CoveTidal gauge, Durbin Creek 1.72 ft High −0.09 ft 10 mi
Ortega River at Kirwin Road near JacksonvilleRiver gauge, Ortega River 6.98 ft High −0.16 ft 12 mi
Trout River near Jacksonville FlaTidal gauge, Trout River 1.48 ft Below flood stage −0.75 ft 12 mi
St Johns River below Shands Bridge near Grn Cove SprgRiver gauge, St Johns River 1.41 ft Normal −0.08 ft 18 mi
Nassau River near TisoniaTidal gauge, Nassau River 13.10 ft Very high −0.31 ft 20 mi

Questions and answers

Is Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.12 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 19.87 ft.

What is a normal level for Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville in late October?

The median for late October is 20.01 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 19.41 ft and 20.66 ft, based on 16 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 Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 03:45 AM EDT, the water level was 19.99 ft. Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville rising or falling?

Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.30 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 16 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:02246515 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.26441, -81.59009 (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 19.99 ft 2026-10-21 07:45 Provisional
Flow 16.0 cfs 2026-10-21 07:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville (usgs:02246515). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/pottsburg-creek-near-south-jacksonville

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