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SwedenFivemile Creek below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Junction water level
River gauge, Fivemile Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 9.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Fivemile Creek below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Junction: the latest reading is 47.71 ft, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.66 ft above the median of 47.05 ft for mid-October, based on 15 years of readings.
It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 47.29 ft – 48.68 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 47.05 ft0.66 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 46.87 ft – 47.90 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (15 years of records)
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 47.29 ft – 48.68 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 46.54 ft – 48.68 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River | 41.69 ft | High | −0.07 ft | 1.2 mi |
| Pithlachascotee River near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River | 51.80 ft | Very high | −0.06 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, Anclote River | 3.24 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Pithlachascotee River near New Port RicheyRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River | 20.50 ft | Very high | −0.11 ft | 6.0 mi |
| South Branch Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, South Branch Anclote River | 3.80 ft | Very high | −0.09 ft | 8 mi |
| Bear Creek at SR 52 near Bayonet PointRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 7.97 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 8 mi |
| Anclote River at Little Road near ElfersRiver gauge, Anclote River | 11.98 ft | Very high | −0.38 ft | 9 mi |
| Bear Creek near Bayonet PointRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 2.69 ft | Very high | +0.02 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
What is a normal level for Fivemile Creek below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Junction in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 47.05 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 46.87 ft and 47.90 ft, based on 15 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 Fivemile Creek below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Junction today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT, the water level was 47.71 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Fivemile Creek below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Junction rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.46 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Fivemile Creek below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Junction normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 15 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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02310286(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.29414, -82.55372(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 | 47.71 ft | 2026-10-21 03:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 9.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 03:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Fivemile Creek below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Junction (usgs:02310286). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/fivemile-creek-below-suncoast-pkwy-near-fivay-junction
How we check values
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