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Santa Fe River at Worthington Springs water level

River gauge, Santa Fe River, Florida, United States

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Right now

High for mid-October

Water level

12.36ft Down 0.63 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
292 cfs
Water temperature
66 °F
8 10 13 15

History

History
8101315ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 208101315ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
1015ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 201015ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
1015ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20261015ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Santa Fe River at Worthington Springs shows 12.36 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 2.77 ft above the median of 9.59 ft for mid-October, based on 92 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 7.82 ft (+4.54 ft).

The level is falling, down 0.63 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 8.04 ft and 15.80 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 66 °F.

Compared with 92 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
9.59 ft2.77 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
7.59 ft – 14.39 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (92 years of records)
Same day last year
7.82 ft+4.54 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
8.04 ft – 15.80 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
6.43 ft – 15.80 ft

What the stage means on the water

Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 74° 51° – Wind 10 mph
21 Wed 78° 49° – Wind 13 mph
22 Thu 78° 56° – Wind 7 mph
23 Fri 79° 58° – Wind 12 mph
24 Sat 72° 61° 0.04 in Wind 13 mph
25 Sun 80° 62° – Wind 14 mph
26 Mon 78° 64° 0.05 in Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:55 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 67%

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Other gauges on the Santa Fe River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Santa Fe River at O'leno State Park FlaRiver gauge, Santa Fe River 38.95 ft High −0.34 ft 8 mi
Santa Fe River at River Rise near High SpringsRiver gauge, Santa Fe River 2.76 ft Normal −0.12 ft 10 mi
Santa Fe River at Us Highway 441 near High SpringsRiver gauge, Santa Fe River 409 cfs Normal −26.0 cfs 12 mi
Santa Fe River near Fort WhiteRiver gauge, Santa Fe River 0.43 ft Low −0.02 ft 18 mi
Santa Fe River near Hildreth FlaRiver gauge, Santa Fe River 7.59 ft Normal +0.17 ft 26 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
New River near Lake Butler FlaRiver gauge, New River 5.46 ft High −0.35 ft 11 mi
Ginnie Spring near High Springs FlaRiver gauge, Ginnie Spring 21.37 ft Low −0.04 ft 17 mi
Ichetucknee R @ Hwy27 near HildrethRiver gauge, Ichetucknee R @ Hwy27 14.85 ft Low −0.01 ft 22 mi
Suwannee River at BranfordRiver gauge, Suwannee River 9.28 ft Normal +0.22 ft 30 mi
Suwannee River near Bell, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River 9.04 ft Normal +0.20 ft 31 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Santa Fe River at Worthington Springs compare with last year?

It is 4.54 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.82 ft.

What is a normal level for the Santa Fe River at Worthington Springs in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 9.59 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 7.59 ft and 14.39 ft, based on 92 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 Santa Fe River at Worthington Springs today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:15 AM EDT, the water level was 12.36 ft. Down 0.63 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Santa Fe River at Worthington Springs rising or falling?

Down 0.63 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 3.42 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Santa Fe River at Worthington Springs normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 92 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:02321500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
29.92191, -82.42622 (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 12.36 ft 2026-10-20 08:15 Provisional
Flow 292 cfs 2026-10-20 08:15 Provisional
Water temperature 66 °F 2026-10-20 08:15 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Santa Fe River at Worthington Springs (usgs:02321500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/santa-fe-river-at-worthington-springs

How we check values

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