Prairie Creek Upstream of SR 31 near Fort Ogden water level
River gauge, Prairie Creek Upstream of SR 31, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 182 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Prairie Creek Upstream of SR 31 near Fort Ogden is at 7.55 ft, in the normal range for late October.
That puts it 1.00 ft above the median of 6.55 ft for late October, based on 19 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 5.55 ft (+2.00 ft).
It has dropped 0.18 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 7.21 ft and 10.43 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.55 ft1.00 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.76 ft – 9.79 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.55 ft+2.00 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 7.21 ft – 10.43 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.51 ft – 10.46 ft
Floating and fishing near Prairie Creek Upstream of SR 31 near Fort Ogden
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.17 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Creek near Fort OgdenRiver gauge, Prairie Creek | 4.37 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Shell Creek at Circle K Groves near Fort OgdenRiver gauge, Shell Creek | 10.46 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 7 mi |
| Prairie Creek on Creek 764 near Punta GordaRiver gauge, Prairie Creek on Creek 764 | 16.44 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 10 mi |
| Shell Creek on Creek 764 near Punta GordaRiver gauge, Shell Creek on Creek 764 | 18.84 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Joshua Creek at NocateeRiver gauge, Joshua Creek | 5.35 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 12 mi |
| Shell Creek near Punta GordaRiver gauge, Shell Creek | 5.37 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 12 mi |
| Peace River at SR 70 at ArcadiaRiver gauge, Peace River | 3.62 ft | Normal | −0.53 ft | 15 mi |
| Peace River at Harbour HeightsRiver gauge, Peace River | 0.88 ft | Normal | +0.46 ft | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Prairie Creek Upstream of SR 31 near Fort Ogden compare with last year?
It is 2.00 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.55 ft.
What is a normal level for Prairie Creek Upstream of SR 31 near Fort Ogden in late October?
The median for late October is 6.55 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.76 ft and 9.79 ft, based on 19 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 Prairie Creek Upstream of SR 31 near Fort Ogden today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 05:15 AM EDT, the water level was 7.55 ft. Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Prairie Creek Upstream of SR 31 near Fort Ogden rising or falling?
Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.65 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Prairie Creek Upstream of SR 31 near Fort Ogden normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 19 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:02298110(Agency page)- Coordinates
27.04156, -81.74317(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 | 7.55 ft | 2026-10-21 09:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 182 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Prairie Creek Upstream of SR 31 near Fort Ogden (usgs:02298110). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/prairie-creek-upstream-of-sr-31-near-fort-ogden
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