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Jumper Creek Canal near Bushnell water level

River gauge, Jumper Creek Canal, Florida, United States

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Very high for late October

Water level

59.51ft Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
13.1 cfs
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History

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-0204060ftNov 2025Feb 2026May 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026-0204060ftNov 2025May 2026Oct 2026
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Jumper Creek Canal near Bushnell is well above normal at 59.51 ft.

That puts it 56.49 ft above the median of 3.03 ft for late October, based on 42 years of readings.

It has risen 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 59.15 ft and 59.90 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 42 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
3.03 ft56.49 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.27 ft – 4.02 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (42 years of records)
Lowest and highest in 30 days
59.15 ft – 59.90 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
58.78 ft – 59.90 ft

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 79° 56° – Wind 12 mph
22 Thu 77° 55° – Wind 11 mph
23 Fri 80° 60° 0.00 in Wind 15 mph
24 Sat 81° 62° 0.00 in Wind 18 mph
25 Sun 81° 69° 0.01 in Wind 22 mph
26 Mon 80° 66° – Wind 16 mph
27 Tue 83° 65° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on Jumper Creek Canal

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Jumper Creek Canal near WahooRiver gauge, Jumper Creek Canal 19.5 cfs Normal −0.2 cfs 3.3 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Shady Brook near SumtervilleRiver gauge, Shady Brook 48.19 ft Normal −0.06 ft 5.6 mi
Outlet River at Panacoochee RetreatsRiver gauge, Outlet River 39.46 ft Normal −0.01 ft 8 mi
Withlacoochee River near Floral CityRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River 40.48 ft Normal +0.05 ft 8 mi
Withlacoochee River near PineolaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River 40.82 ft Normal +0.03 ft 9 mi
Little Withlacoochee River at RerdellRiver gauge, Little Withlacoochee River 3.32 ft Normal −0.13 ft 9 mi
Withlacoochee River at Wysong Dam, at CarlsonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River 37.01 ft Normal −0.01 ft 10 mi
Withlacoochee River at NobletonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River 40.96 ft Normal +0.10 ft 10 mi
Little Jones Creek near RutlandRiver gauge, Little Jones Creek 41.67 ft Normal −0.05 ft 10 mi

Questions and answers

What is a normal level for the Jumper Creek Canal near Bushnell in late October?

The median for late October is 3.03 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.27 ft and 4.02 ft, based on 42 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 Jumper Creek Canal near Bushnell today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT, the water level was 59.51 ft. Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Jumper Creek Canal near Bushnell rising or falling?

Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Jumper Creek Canal near Bushnell normal?

Very high for late October. Compared with 42 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.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02312640 (Agency page)
Coordinates
28.69721, -82.10397 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 59.51 ft 2026-10-21 09:30 Provisional
Flow 13.1 cfs 2026-10-21 09:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Jumper Creek Canal near Bushnell (usgs:02312640). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/jumper-creek-canal-near-bushnell

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.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer