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Little Jones Creek near Rutland water level

River gauge, Little Jones Creek, Florida, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

41.70ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
40.5 cfs
41.0 41.5 42.0

History

History
41.041.542.0ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 2041.041.542.0ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
41.041.542.0ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 2041.041.542.0ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
414243ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026414243ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
414243ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026414243ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

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.

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:55 PM Daylight 11 hr, 22 min Waxing gibbous 71%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.