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Pithlachascotee River near New Port Richey water level

River gauge, Pithlachascotee River, Florida, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

20.53ft Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
72.3 cfs
18 19 20

History

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182022ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 20182022ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
182022ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026182022ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Pithlachascotee River near New Port Richey is well above normal at 20.53 ft.

That puts it 1.63 ft above the median of 18.90 ft for mid-October, based on 21 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 17.68 ft (+2.85 ft).

It has dropped 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 18.95 ft and 21.86 ft.

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

Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
18.90 ft1.63 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
17.76 ft – 20.47 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
Same day last year
17.68 ft+2.85 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
18.95 ft – 21.86 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
17.27 ft – 21.86 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

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.10 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

20 Tue 77° 58° – Wind 10 mph
21 Wed 78° 58° – Wind 10 mph
22 Thu 79° 59° – Wind 11 mph
23 Fri 80° 61° – Wind 14 mph
24 Sat 82° 63° 0.01 in Wind 20 mph
25 Sun 81° 66° – Wind 21 mph
26 Mon 86° 66° – Wind 16 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 23 min Waxing gibbous 72%

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Other gauges on the Pithlachascotee River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Pithlachascotee River near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River 51.81 ft Very high −0.06 ft 8 mi
Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River 41.71 ft High −0.06 ft 5.0 mi
Pithlachascotee River at Main St at New Port RicheyTidal gauge, Pithlachascotee River 221 cfs High +72.0 cfs 4.9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Anclote River at Little Road near ElfersRiver gauge, Anclote River 12.07 ft Very high −0.39 ft 3.3 mi
Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, Anclote River 3.27 ft Normal −0.10 ft 3.5 mi
Bear Creek at SR 52 near Bayonet PointRiver gauge, Bear Creek 7.99 ft High −0.03 ft 5.4 mi
Fivemile Creek below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Fivemile Creek 47.73 ft High −0.07 ft 6.0 mi
Bear Creek near Bayonet PointRiver gauge, Bear Creek 2.68 ft Very high +0.02 ft 7 mi
South Branch Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, South Branch Anclote River 3.82 ft Very high −0.09 ft 7 mi
Brooker Creek near Lake FernRiver gauge, Brooker Creek 3.03 ft High −0.23 ft 8 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Pithlachascotee River near New Port Richey compare with last year?

It is 2.85 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 17.68 ft.

What is a normal level for the Pithlachascotee River near New Port Richey in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 18.90 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 17.76 ft and 20.47 ft, based on 21 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 near New Port Richey today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT, the water level was 20.53 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Pithlachascotee River near New Port Richey rising or falling?

Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.93 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Pithlachascotee River near New Port Richey normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 21 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:02310300 (Agency page)
Coordinates
28.25731, -82.64290 (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 20.53 ft 2026-10-20 21:15 Provisional
Flow 72.3 cfs 2026-10-20 21:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Pithlachascotee River near New Port Richey (usgs:02310300). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/pithlachascotee-river-near-new-port-richey

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