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Palatlakaha River at Structure M-1, near Okahumpka water level

River gauge, Palatlakaha River, Florida, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

70.67ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
4.6 cfs
70 71

History

707172ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 20707172ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
707172ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 20707172ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
7072ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20267072ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
7072ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20267072ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Palatlakaha River at Structure M-1, near Okahumpka, where the gauge shows 70.67 ft.

The median for mid-October is 70.85 ft, based on 53 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.18 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 70.63 ft, a difference of +0.04 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 70.58 ft – 70.67 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 53 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
70.85 ft0.18 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
69.79 ft – 71.69 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (53 years of records)
Same day last year
70.63 ft+0.04 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
70.58 ft – 70.67 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
70.31 ft – 70.67 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 77° 58° – Wind 15 mph
21 Wed 77° 61° – Wind 13 mph
22 Thu 79° 59° – Wind 10 mph
23 Fri 79° 61° – Wind 16 mph
24 Sat 82° 63° 0.05 in Wind 21 mph
25 Sun 80° 70° 0.00 in Wind 26 mph
26 Mon 81° 71° – Wind 20 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:32 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 11 hr, 22 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Palatlakaha River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Palatlakaha River at Cherry Lake Out near GrovelandRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River 94.04 ft Low −0.01 ft 11 mi
Palatlakaha River below Spwy at Ch Lake Out near GrovelandRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River 93.52 ft Normal −0.02 ft 11 mi
Palatlakaha River near MascotteRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River 93.44 ft Low −0.01 ft 9 mi
Palatlakaha River below Spwy, near MascotteRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River 88.96 ft Low −0.01 ft 9 mi
Palatlakaha River at Structure M-6 near MascotteRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River 89.27 ft Low +0.03 ft 7 mi
Palatlakaha River below Structure M-6 near MascotteRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River 87.61 ft Low −0.02 ft 7 mi
Palatlakaha River at S M-5 near OkahumpkaRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River 86.88 ft Low −0.01 ft 4.6 mi
Palatlakaha River below Structure M-5 near OkahumpkaRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River 83.80 ft Normal −0.01 ft 4.5 mi
Palatlakaha River at Structure M-4 near OkahumpkaRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River 82.48 ft Normal −0.01 ft 2.2 mi
Palatlakaha River below Structure M-4 near OkahumpkaRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River 77.92 ft Very low ±0 2.1 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Haynes Creek below Burrell Dam at LisbonRiver gauge, Haynes Creek 58.10 ft Normal ±0 10 mi
Haynes Creek at LisbonRiver gauge, Haynes Creek 62.61 ft Normal ±0 10 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Palatlakaha River at Structure M-1, near Okahumpka higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.04 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 70.63 ft.

What is a normal level for the Palatlakaha River at Structure M-1, near Okahumpka in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 70.85 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 69.79 ft and 71.69 ft, based on 53 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 Palatlakaha River at Structure M-1, near Okahumpka today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM EDT, the water level was 70.67 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Palatlakaha River at Structure M-1, near Okahumpka rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Palatlakaha River at Structure M-1, near Okahumpka normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 53 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:02237293 (Agency page)
Coordinates
28.74444, -81.87258 (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 70.67 ft 2026-10-20 17:30 Provisional
Flow 4.6 cfs 2026-10-20 17:30 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Palatlakaha River at Structure M-1, near Okahumpka (usgs:02237293). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/palatlakaha-river-at-structure-m-1-near-okahumpka

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