Econlockhatchee River near Chuluota water level
River gauge, Econlockhatchee River, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 421 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Econlockhatchee River near Chuluota is at 6.57 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 4.62 ft, based on 88 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.95 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 7.22 ft, a difference of −0.65 ft.
It has dropped 0.22 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.03 ft and 10.43 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 88 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.62 ft1.95 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.90 ft – 8.94 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (88 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 7.22 ft−0.65 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.03 ft – 10.43 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.56 ft – 10.43 ft
Floating and fishing near Econlockhatchee River near Chuluota
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.04 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Econlockhatchee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Econlockhatchee River near OviedoRiver gauge, Econlockhatchee River | 15.73 ft | Normal | −0.33 ft | 3.7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns River above Lake Harney near GenevaRiver gauge, St. Johns River | 6.83 ft | Normal | ±0 | 5.4 mi |
| Lt Econlockhatchee River at State Hwy434 near OviedoRiver gauge, Lt Econlockhatchee River | 30.02 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 7 mi |
| Howell Creek at State Highway 434 near OviedoRiver gauge, Howell Creek | 6.80 ft | Normal | −0.13 ft | 8 mi |
| Howell Creek near SlaviaRiver gauge, Howell Creek | 29.22 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 9 mi |
| Gee Creek near LongwoodRiver gauge, Gee Creek | 7.85 ft | Normal | +0.12 ft | 11 mi |
| Soldier Creek near LongwoodRiver gauge, Soldier Creek | 5.32 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 12 mi |
| Howell Creek near Altamonte SpringsRiver gauge, Howell Creek | 59.49 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| St. Johns River near ChristmasRiver gauge, St. Johns River | 7.95 ft | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Econlockhatchee River near Chuluota higher than last year?
No, it is 0.65 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.22 ft.
What is a normal level for the Econlockhatchee River near Chuluota in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.62 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.90 ft and 8.94 ft, based on 88 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 Econlockhatchee River near Chuluota today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT, the water level was 6.57 ft. Down 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Econlockhatchee River near Chuluota rising or falling?
Down 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 3.59 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Econlockhatchee River near Chuluota normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 88 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:02233500(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.67778, -81.11417(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 | 6.57 ft | 2026-10-19 20:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 421 cfs | 2026-10-19 20:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Econlockhatchee River near Chuluota (usgs:02233500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/econlockhatchee-river-near-chuluota
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