St. Johns River near De Land water level
River gauge, St. Johns River, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4,860 cfs
- Water temperature
- 76 °F
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at St. Johns River near De Land, where the gauge shows 3.31 ft.
The median for mid-October is 2.61 ft, based on 88 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.70 ft above typical. It is 0.69 ft below the flood stage of 4.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 3.68 ft, a difference of −0.37 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 0.69 ft of room before flood stage.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 76 °F.
Compared with 88 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.61 ft0.70 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.50 ft – 4.14 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (88 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.68 ft−0.37 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.33 ft – 3.41 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.49 ft – 3.73 ft
- Highest on record
- 6.33 ftOctober 11, 2022
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 4.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 5.30 ft
- Major flooding occurs to many structures and marinas along the river and in the Hontoon Island area.
- 4.80 ft
- Water starts to enter low lying buildings around Hontoon Island. Many secondary roads and homes in low lying areas are flooded.
- 4.50 ft
- Water moves into yards and approaches buildings around Hontoon Island.
- 4.00 ft
- Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina.
- 3.50 ft
- Flooding of campsites and trails occurs at Hontoon Island State Park.
- 3.31 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 36 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.33 ft | October 11, 2022 |
| 2 | 5.53 ft | September 4, 2008 |
| 3 | 5.50 ft | October 6, 2017 |
| 4 | 5.49 ft | October 14, 2024 |
| 5 | 5.35 ft | September 22, 2017 |
| 6 | 5.25 ft | September 29, 2004 |
| 7 | 5.23 ft | November 12, 2022 |
| 8 | 5.20 ft | October 20, 2017 |
| 9 | 5.20 ft | November 13, 1948 |
| 10 | 4.99 ft | September 30, 1945 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.10 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the St. Johns River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns River near MelbourneRiver gauge, St. Johns River | 6.68 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 74 mi |
| St. Johns River near CocoaRiver gauge, St. Johns River | 15.46 ft | High | +0.03 ft | 54 mi |
| St. Johns River near ChristmasRiver gauge, St. Johns River | 7.96 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 42 mi |
| St. Johns River above Lake Harney near GenevaRiver gauge, St. Johns River | 6.84 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 29 mi |
| St. Johns River near SanfordRiver gauge, St. Johns River | 4.05 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 12 mi |
| St. Johns River at AstorTidal gauge, St. Johns River | 3.07 ft | Flooding | +0.36 ft | 14 mi |
| St. Johns River at Buffalo Bluff near SatsumaTidal gauge, St. Johns River | 13.31 ft | Very high | +0.49 ft | 44 mi |
| St. Johns River at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, St. Johns River | 12.18 ft | High | −0.11 ft | 92 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs near Orange CityRiver gauge, Blue Springs | 3.52 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Blackwater Creek near CassiaRiver gauge, Blackwater Creek | 7.26 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 11 mi |
| Wekiva River near SanfordRiver gauge, Wekiva River | 3.58 ft | High | −0.12 ft | 14 mi |
| Wolf Branch at Fcrr near Mount DoraRiver gauge, Wolf Branch | 75.30 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 20 mi |
| Soldier Creek near LongwoodRiver gauge, Soldier Creek | 5.30 ft | Low | −0.09 ft | 20 mi |
| Spruce Creek near SamsulaRiver gauge, Spruce Creek | 3.56 ft | Normal | −0.20 ft | 21 mi |
| Gee Creek near LongwoodRiver gauge, Gee Creek | 7.61 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 22 mi |
| Tomoka River near Holly HillRiver gauge, Tomoka River | 7.69 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the St. Johns River near De Land higher than last year?
No, it is 0.37 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.68 ft.
What is flood stage for the St. Johns River near De Land?
The official flood stage is 4.00 ft. The level is currently 0.69 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the St. Johns River near De Land in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.61 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.50 ft and 4.14 ft, based on 88 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 St. Johns River near De Land today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT, the water level was 3.31 ft. Up 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is St. Johns River near De Land rising or falling?
Up 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.10 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of St. Johns River near De Land normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 88 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02236000(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.00832, -81.38257(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 | 3.31 ft | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4,860 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 76 °F | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: St. Johns River near De Land (usgs:02236000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/st-johns-river-near-de-land
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