Charlie Creek near Crewsville water level
River gauge, Charlie Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 183 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Charlie Creek near Crewsville, where the gauge shows 14.57 ft.
That puts it 1.38 ft above the median of 13.19 ft for mid-October, based on 22 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 11.54 ft (+3.03 ft).
It is on the way up, by 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 12.60 ft – 16.77 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 22 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 13.19 ft1.38 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 10.62 ft – 17.05 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (22 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 11.54 ft+3.03 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 12.60 ft – 16.77 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 10.08 ft – 16.77 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.09 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Charlie Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Creek near GardnerRiver gauge, Charlie Creek | 5.29 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peace River at US 17 at Zolfo SpringsRiver gauge, Peace River | 6.44 ft | Normal | −0.27 ft | 8 mi |
| Little Charlie Creek near Mouth near WauchulaRiver gauge, Little Charlie Creek | 48.36 ft | Normal | −0.21 ft | 11 mi |
| Peace River at State Highway 664A near WauchulaRiver gauge, Peace River | 43.15 ft | Low | −0.22 ft | 11 mi |
| Payne Creek near Bowling GreenRiver gauge, Payne Creek | 4.62 ft | Normal | −0.22 ft | 14 mi |
| Peace River at Bowling GreenRiver gauge, Peace River | 46.60 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 15 mi |
| Bowlegs Creek near Fort MeadeRiver gauge, Bowlegs Creek | 3.56 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 17 mi |
| Josephine Creek near De Soto CityRiver gauge, Josephine Creek | 3.34 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 18 mi |
| Carter Creek near SebringRiver gauge, Carter Creek | 6.10 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Charlie Creek near Crewsville compare with last year?
It is 3.03 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 11.54 ft.
What is a normal level for Charlie Creek near Crewsville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 13.19 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 10.62 ft and 17.05 ft, based on 22 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 Charlie Creek near Crewsville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 PM EDT, the water level was 14.57 ft. Up 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Charlie Creek near Crewsville rising or falling?
Up 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.88 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Charlie Creek near Crewsville normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 22 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:02296260(Agency page)- Coordinates
27.45948, -81.67841(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 | 14.57 ft | 2026-10-20 21:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 183 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Charlie Creek near Crewsville (usgs:02296260). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/charlie-creek-near-crewsville
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