Little Jones Creek near Rutland water level
River gauge, Little Jones Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 40.5 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Little Jones Creek near Rutland reads 41.70 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.01 ft below the median of 41.72 ft for mid-October, based on 20 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 41.87 ft (−0.17 ft).
The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 41.39 ft and 42.14 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 41.72 ft0.01 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 41.07 ft – 42.28 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (20 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 41.87 ft−0.17 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 41.39 ft – 42.14 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 40.92 ft – 42.14 ft
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlet River at Panacoochee RetreatsRiver gauge, Outlet River | 39.47 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at Wysong Dam, at CarlsonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 36.99 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near RutlandRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 35.18 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Shady Brook near SumtervilleRiver gauge, Shady Brook | 48.22 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 6 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near Floral CityRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 40.44 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 9 mi |
| Jumper Creek Canal near WahooRiver gauge, Jumper Creek Canal | 19.5 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 10 mi |
| Jumper Creek Canal near BushnellRiver gauge, Jumper Creek Canal | 59.48 ft | Very high | +0.07 ft | 10 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near InvernessRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 21.39 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Little Jones Creek near Rutland compare with last year?
It is 0.17 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 41.87 ft.
What is a normal level for Little Jones Creek near Rutland in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 41.72 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 41.07 ft and 42.28 ft, based on 20 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 Little Jones Creek near Rutland today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT, the water level was 41.70 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Jones Creek near Rutland rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.36 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Jones Creek near Rutland normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 20 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:02312675(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.84250, -82.13028(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- 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 | 41.70 ft | 2026-10-20 19:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 40.5 cfs | 2026-10-20 19:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Jones Creek near Rutland (usgs:02312675). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/little-jones-creek-near-rutland
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