Whittenhorse Creek at S-411, near Vineland water level
River gauge, Whittenhorse Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 27.8 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Low water at Whittenhorse Creek at S-411, near Vineland: the gauge reads 95.35 ft, below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.66 ft below the median of 96.01 ft for mid-October, based on 39 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 95.62 ft (−0.27 ft).
It is still going down, by 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 95.02 ft – 96.38 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 96.01 ft0.66 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 94.82 ft – 96.52 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (39 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 95.62 ft−0.27 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 95.02 ft – 96.38 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 94.55 ft – 96.42 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Whittenhorse Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittenhorse Creek near VinelandRiver gauge, Whittenhorse Creek | 94.65 ft | Very high | −0.09 ft | 0.7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittenhorse below S-411 near VinelandRiver gauge, Whittenhorse | 89.66 ft | Normal | −0.30 ft | 0.0 mi |
| 10B Reedy Creek below S-46 near Vineland FlaRiver gauge, 10B Reedy Creek | 92.94 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 0.8 mi |
| Reedy Creek at S-46 near VinelandRiver gauge, Reedy Creek | 95.52 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 0.8 mi |
| 10B Lateral 405 above S-405 near VinelandRiver gauge, 10B Lateral 405 | 89.75 ft | High | −0.13 ft | 1.6 mi |
| 10B Lateral 405 below S-405 near Vineland FlaRiver gauge, 10B Lateral 405 | 82.94 ft | High | +0.16 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Lateral 410 at S-410 near VinelandRiver gauge, Lateral 410 | 95.06 ft | Low | −0.12 ft | 2.0 mi |
| Lateral 410 below S-410 near VinelandRiver gauge, Lateral 410 | 90.32 ft | Very high | −0.10 ft | 2.0 mi |
| Lateral 405 below S405A near Drain PhillipsRiver gauge, Lateral 405 | 90.09 ft | Very high | −0.13 ft | 2.4 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Whittenhorse Creek at S-411, near Vineland compare with last year?
It is 0.27 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 95.62 ft.
What is a normal level for Whittenhorse Creek at S-411, near Vineland in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 96.01 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 94.82 ft and 96.52 ft, based on 39 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 Whittenhorse Creek at S-411, near Vineland today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 PM EDT, the water level was 95.35 ft. Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Whittenhorse Creek at S-411, near Vineland rising or falling?
Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.99 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Whittenhorse Creek at S-411, near Vineland normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 39 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:02266205(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.39306, -81.61091(WGS84)- 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 | 95.35 ft | 2026-10-20 23:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 27.8 cfs | 2026-10-20 23:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Whittenhorse Creek at S-411, near Vineland (usgs:02266205). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/whittenhorse-creek-at-s-411-near-vineland
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