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Indian Prairie Canal above Pump Station near Okeechobee water level

Canal gauge, Indian Prairie Canal, Florida, United States

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Very high for late October

Water level

19.71ft Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
80.9 cfs
19.3 19.5 19.8

History

19.419.619.8ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 2119.419.619.8ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
18.519.019.5ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 2118.519.019.5ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
181920ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026181920ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
181920ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026181920ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Indian Prairie Canal above Pump Station near Okeechobee: the latest reading is 19.71 ft, well above normal for late October.

The median for late October is 19.60 ft, based on 9 years of readings, so the canal level is 0.11 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 19.63 ft, a difference of +0.08 ft.

It is on the way up, by 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 19.33 ft – 19.85 ft.

Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
19.60 ft0.11 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
19.28 ft – 19.65 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
Same day last year
19.63 ft+0.08 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
19.33 ft – 19.85 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
19.34 ft – 20.23 ft

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 81° 64° – Wind 12 mph
22 Thu 82° 63° – Wind 10 mph
23 Fri 81° 63° – Wind 15 mph
24 Sat 82° 67° 0.24 in, 30% Wind 18 mph
25 Sun 81° 71° 0.24 in, 38% Wind 22 mph
26 Mon 83° 70° – Wind 17 mph
27 Tue 83° 70° 0.02 in Wind 15 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:51 PM Daylight 11 hr, 23 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on the Indian Prairie Canal

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Indian Prairie Canal above S-72 near OkeechobeeCanal gauge, Indian Prairie Canal 19.83 ft Very high +0.14 ft 5.5 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Harney Pond Canal 2.4 Miles below S70 near LakeportCanal gauge, Harney Pond Canal 2.4 Miles 18.51 ft Very low −0.10 ft 5.8 mi
Harney Pond Canal above S-71 near LakeportCanal gauge, Harney Pond Canal 18.54 ft Very low −0.09 ft 8 mi
Popash Slough near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Popash Slough 21.80 ft Low +0.02 ft 12 mi
Fisheating Creek at LakeportRiver gauge, Fisheating Creek 12.73 ft Very low −0.09 ft 14 mi
Cypress Slough near BasingerRiver gauge, Cypress Slough 32.80 ft Very high −0.07 ft 17 mi
Wolff Creek near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Wolff Creek 20.44 ft Normal −0.03 ft 17 mi
Taylor Creek at Grassy Island near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Taylor Creek 17.49 ft Low +0.15 ft 18 mi
Williamson Ditch near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Williamson Ditch 18.37 ft Normal −0.11 ft 19 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Indian Prairie Canal above Pump Station near Okeechobee higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.08 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 19.63 ft.

What is a normal level for the Indian Prairie Canal above Pump Station near Okeechobee in late October?

The median for late October is 19.60 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 19.28 ft and 19.65 ft, based on 9 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 Indian Prairie Canal above Pump Station near Okeechobee today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 03:30 AM EDT, the water level was 19.71 ft. Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Indian Prairie Canal above Pump Station near Okeechobee rising or falling?

Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Indian Prairie Canal above Pump Station near Okeechobee normal?

Very high for late October. Compared with 9 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:02258800 (Agency page)
Coordinates
27.15438, -81.06998 (WGS84)
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 19.71 ft 2026-10-21 07:30 Provisional
Flow 80.9 cfs 2026-10-21 07:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Indian Prairie Canal above Pump Station near Okeechobee (usgs:02258800). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/indian-prairie-canal-above-pump-station-near-okeechobee

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