St Lucie River at Speedy Point, Stuart water level

Name: St Lucie River at Speedy Point, Stuart water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, St Lucie River, Florida, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

1.94ft Up 0.45 ft over the last 24 hours

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

Water temperature: 85 °F

History

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

What this means

High water at St Lucie River at Speedy Point, Stuart: the latest reading is 1.94 ft, above normal for mid-October.

It is 0.06 ft below the flood stage of 2.00 ft. That puts it 0.40 ft above the median of 1.55 ft for mid-October, based on 28 years of readings.

It is on the way up, by 0.45 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 0.83 ft – 2.38 ft.

Early fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 85 °F.

Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.55 ft0.40 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.89 ft – 2.13 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

For reference, flood stage is 2.00 ft.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:22 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11h 31m First quarter 34 %

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
St Lucie Estuary at A1A (Steele Pt)stuartEstuary gauge, St Lucie Estuary	1.72 ft	Normal	+0.35 ft	3.2 mi
Lox River at Outlet of Kitchings CreekRiver gauge, Lox River	2.36 ft	Very high	+0.66 ft	16 mi
Loxahatchee River at Mile 9.1 near JupiterRiver gauge, Loxahatchee River	2.38 ft	Flooding	+0.70 ft	16 mi
Loxahatchee River near JupiterRiver gauge, Loxahatchee River	12.19 ft	High	−0.02 ft	19 mi
Loxahatchee River Dws Lainhart Dam near JupiterRiver gauge, Loxahatchee River Dws Lainhart Dam	11.98 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	19 mi
St. Lucie Canal below S-308, near Port Mayaca (Aux)Canal gauge, St. Lucie Canal	13.98 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	27 mi
South Canal near Vero BeachRiver gauge, South Canal	4.85 ft	Very high	+0.80 ft	29 mi
Levee 8 Canal near Canal PointCanal gauge, Levee 8 Canal	12.82 ft	Low	−0.10 ft	29 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the St Lucie River at Speedy Point, Stuart?

The official flood stage is 2.00 ft. The river is currently 0.06 ft below 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 St Lucie River at Speedy Point, Stuart 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 St Lucie River at Speedy Point, Stuart today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.94 ft. Up 0.45 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is St Lucie River at Speedy Point, Stuart rising or falling?

Up 0.45 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.42 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of St Lucie River at Speedy Point, Stuart normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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:02277100 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 27.20480, -80.25878 (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`	1.94 ft	2026-10-16 20:45	Provisional
Water temperature `temperature`	85 °F	2026-10-16 20:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: St Lucie River at Speedy Point, Stuart (usgs:02277100). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/st-lucie-river-at-speedy-point-stuart

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