Saddle Creek at St.hwy 542 near Lakeland water level
River gauge, Saddle Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
High for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 64.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Saddle Creek at St.hwy 542 near Lakeland is above normal at 14.48 ft.
That puts it 2.06 ft above the median of 12.42 ft for late October, based on 31 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 13.06 ft (+1.42 ft).
It has dropped 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 12.88 ft and 14.72 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 12.42 ft2.06 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 10.78 ft – 14.79 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 13.06 ft+1.42 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 12.88 ft – 14.72 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 11.08 ft – 14.71 ft
Floating and fishing near Saddle Creek at St.hwy 542 near Lakeland
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Saddle Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Creek at State Highway 570 near Eaton ParkRiver gauge, Saddle Creek | 12.43 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 2.7 mi |
| Saddle Creek at Structure P-11 near BartowRiver gauge, Saddle Creek | 10.44 ft | Normal | −5.26 ft | 8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Parker Outlet at Combee SettlementCanal gauge, Lake Parker Outlet | 119.13 ft | Normal | ±0 | 1.8 mi |
| Banana-Hancock Canal near Highland CityCanal gauge, Banana-Hancock Canal | 2.79 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Lake Lena Run near AuburndaleRiver gauge, Lake Lena Run | 9.14 ft | Normal | −0.18 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Peace Creek near BartowRiver gauge, Peace Creek | 95.28 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 10 mi |
| Peace River at SR 60 at BartowRiver gauge, Peace River | 5.05 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 10 mi |
| Peace River near BartowRiver gauge, Peace River | 9.36 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Peace Creek Drainage Canal near WahnetaCanal gauge, Peace Creek Drainage Canal | 38.53 ft | Low | −0.12 ft | 12 mi |
| Gator Sink near BartowRiver gauge, Gator Sink | 88.73 ft | Normal | ±0 | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Saddle Creek at St.hwy 542 near Lakeland compare with last year?
It is 1.42 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 13.06 ft.
What is a normal level for Saddle Creek at St.hwy 542 near Lakeland in late October?
The median for late October is 12.42 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 10.78 ft and 14.79 ft, based on 31 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 Saddle Creek at St.hwy 542 near Lakeland today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 06:00 AM EDT, the water level was 14.48 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Saddle Creek at St.hwy 542 near Lakeland rising or falling?
Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Saddle Creek at St.hwy 542 near Lakeland normal?
High for late October. Compared with 31 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:02294217(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.04419, -81.87619(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 14.48 ft | 2026-10-21 10:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 64.6 cfs | 2026-10-21 10:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Saddle Creek at St.hwy 542 near Lakeland (usgs:02294217). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/saddle-creek-at-st-hwy-542-near-lakeland
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