Banana-Hancock Canal near Highland City water level
Canal gauge, Banana-Hancock Canal, Florida, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 17.3 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Banana-Hancock Canal near Highland City is above normal at 2.79 ft.
The median for mid-October is 2.18 ft, based on 23 years of readings, so the canal level is 0.61 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.36 ft, a difference of +0.43 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.21 ft and 2.88 ft.
Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.18 ft0.61 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.37 ft – 2.96 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.36 ft+0.43 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.21 ft – 2.88 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.29 ft – 3.02 ft
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Creek at State Highway 570 near Eaton ParkRiver gauge, Saddle Creek | 12.44 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Saddle Creek at Structure P-11 near BartowRiver gauge, Saddle Creek | 15.73 ft | Very high | −0.02 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Saddle Creek at St.hwy 542 near LakelandRiver gauge, Saddle Creek | 14.52 ft | High | −0.09 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Lake Lena Run near AuburndaleRiver gauge, Lake Lena Run | 9.20 ft | Normal | −0.21 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Lake Parker Outlet at Combee SettlementCanal gauge, Lake Parker Outlet | 119.12 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Peace Creek near BartowRiver gauge, Peace Creek | 95.32 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 7 mi |
| Peace River at SR 60 at BartowRiver gauge, Peace River | 5.06 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 7 mi |
| Peace River near BartowRiver gauge, Peace River | 9.36 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Banana-Hancock Canal near Highland City higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.43 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.36 ft.
What is a normal level for the Banana-Hancock Canal near Highland City in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.18 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.37 ft and 2.96 ft, based on 23 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 Banana-Hancock Canal near Highland City today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:15 PM EDT, the water level was 2.79 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Banana-Hancock Canal near Highland City rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Banana-Hancock Canal near Highland City normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 23 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:02294405(Agency page)- Coordinates
27.98278, -81.89444(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 | 2.79 ft | 2026-10-21 01:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 17.3 cfs | 2026-10-21 01:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Banana-Hancock Canal near Highland City (usgs:02294405). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/banana-hancock-canal-near-highland-city
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