Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Junction water level
River gauge, Pithlachascotee River, Florida, United States
Right now
High for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 30.9 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Junction is above normal at 41.68 ft.
That puts it 0.66 ft above the median of 41.03 ft for late October, based on 12 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 40.59 ft (+1.09 ft).
It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 41.06 ft and 42.46 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 41.03 ft0.66 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 40.61 ft – 42.20 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (12 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 40.59 ft+1.09 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 41.06 ft – 42.46 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 39.48 ft – 42.46 ft
Floating and fishing near Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Junction
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.15 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Pithlachascotee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pithlachascotee River near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River | 51.79 ft | Very high | −0.07 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Pithlachascotee River near New Port RicheyRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River | 20.49 ft | Very high | −0.11 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Pithlachascotee River at Main St at New Port RicheyTidal gauge, Pithlachascotee River | 265 cfs | Very high | +73.0 cfs | 10 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fivemile Creek below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Fivemile Creek | 47.70 ft | High | −0.08 ft | 1.2 mi |
| Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, Anclote River | 3.23 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Bear Creek at SR 52 near Bayonet PointRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 7.97 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 7 mi |
| South Branch Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, South Branch Anclote River | 3.80 ft | Very high | −0.08 ft | 8 mi |
| Anclote River at Little Road near ElfersRiver gauge, Anclote River | 11.95 ft | Very high | −0.38 ft | 8 mi |
| Bear Creek near Bayonet PointRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 2.69 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Brooker Creek near Lake FernRiver gauge, Brooker Creek | 2.99 ft | High | −0.18 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Junction compare with last year?
It is 1.09 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 40.59 ft.
What is a normal level for the Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Junction in late October?
The median for late October is 41.03 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 40.61 ft and 42.20 ft, based on 12 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 Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Junction today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 01:00 AM EDT, the water level was 41.68 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Junction rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.42 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Junction normal?
High for late October. Compared with 12 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:02310288(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.29489, -82.57283(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 | 41.68 ft | 2026-10-21 05:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 30.9 cfs | 2026-10-21 05:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Junction (usgs:02310288). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/pithlachascotee-river-below-suncoast-pkwy-near-fivay-junction
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