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Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola water level

River gauge, Elevenmile Creek, Florida, United States

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Right now

Very high for mid-October

Water level

5.46ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
41.4 cfs
5 10 15 Highest onrecord 18.18 ft

History

History
56ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 2056ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
68ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 2068ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
68ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 202668ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
68ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202668ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola is well above normal at 5.46 ft.

That puts it 0.59 ft above the median of 4.88 ft for mid-October, based on 30 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 5.12 ft (+0.34 ft). The record high is 18.18 ft, set on September 16, 2020.

It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.02 ft and 8.31 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
4.88 ft0.59 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
4.40 ft – 5.43 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
Same day last year
5.12 ft+0.34 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
5.02 ft – 8.31 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
4.68 ft – 8.71 ft
Highest on record
18.18 ftSeptember 16, 2020

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
118.18 ftSeptember 16, 2020

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 06:56 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min Waxing gibbous 71%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Styx River at SeminoleRiver gauge, Styx River 9.30 ft Normal +0.27 ft 8 mi
Escambia River near MolinoRiver gauge, Escambia River 2.31 ft Normal −0.17 ft 13 mi
Styx River near ElsanorRiver gauge, Styx River 1.82 ft Normal −0.02 ft 15 mi
Perdido River at Barrineau ParkRiver gauge, Perdido River 1.52 ft Low −0.02 ft 15 mi
Styx River near Loxley, at Smiths SidingRiver gauge, Styx River 3.99 ft Normal +0.01 ft 19 mi
Magnolia River at US 98 near Foley, AlabamaRiver gauge, Magnolia River 2.54 ft Very low ±0 25 mi
Yellow River near MiltonRiver gauge, Yellow River 38.81 ft Very high −0.39 ft 25 mi
Big Coldwater Creek near MiltonRiver gauge, Big Coldwater Creek 2.66 ft Normal −0.06 ft 26 mi

Questions and answers

How does Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola compare with last year?

It is 0.34 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.12 ft.

What is a normal level for Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.88 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.40 ft and 5.43 ft, based on 30 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 Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:30 PM CDT, the water level was 5.46 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.24 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola?

The highest level on record is 18.18 ft on September 16, 2020.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02376115 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.49825, -87.33581 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 5.46 ft 2026-10-20 19:30 Provisional
Flow 41.4 cfs 2026-10-20 19:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola (usgs:02376115). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/elevenmile-creek-near-west-pensacola

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