Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville water level
Tidal gauge, Pottsburg Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
Above flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 156 cfs
- Water temperature
- 71 °F
History
20252026
What this means
Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville is above flood stage at 2.28 ft.
The median for late October is 1.06 ft, based on 11 years of readings, so the water level is 1.22 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.20 ft, a difference of +1.08 ft. The record high is 4.76 ft, set on September 11, 2017.
It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. Follow National Weather Service flood warnings for the area, and never drive through flooded roads. In the last month it has stayed between −0.33 ft and 2.63 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 71 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.06 ft1.22 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.21 ft – 1.55 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.20 ft+1.08 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- −0.33 ft – 2.63 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- −0.76 ft – 2.33 ft
- Highest on record
- 4.76 ftSeptember 11, 2017
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.
What happens at each level
- 2.28 ft
- Right now
- 1.40 ft
- Beach Blvd boat ramp and lower end of parking lot begins to flood at gage location. Low lying area behind All Wet Sports begins to flood.
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.76 ft | September 11, 2017 |
| 2 | 4.43 ft | September 11, 2017 |
| 3 | 3.39 ft | October 7, 2016 |
| 4 | 2.86 ft | September 12, 2017 |
| 5 | 2.79 ft | November 10, 2022 |
| 6 | 2.73 ft | October 10, 2025 |
| 7 | 2.71 ft | October 11, 2025 |
| 8 | 2.71 ft | September 30, 2022 |
| 9 | 2.71 ft | September 12, 2017 |
| 10 | 2.69 ft | November 11, 2022 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Pottsburg Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsburg Creek near South JacksonvilleRiver gauge, Pottsburg Creek | 20.11 ft | Normal | −0.30 ft | 2.0 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns River at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, St. Johns River | 13.15 ft | Very high | −0.05 ft | 6.2 mi |
| Julington Creek at Old St August Road near BayardTidal gauge, Julington Creek | 1.63 ft | Flooding | −0.09 ft | 10 mi |
| Cedar River at San Juan Avenue at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, Cedar River | 13.55 ft | Very high | −0.05 ft | 10 mi |
| Durbin Creek near Fruit CoveTidal gauge, Durbin Creek | 1.65 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 12 mi |
| Trout River near Jacksonville FlaTidal gauge, Trout River | 2.45 ft | Flooding | +0.05 ft | 12 mi |
| Ortega River at Kirwin Road near JacksonvilleRiver gauge, Ortega River | 6.98 ft | High | −0.15 ft | 13 mi |
| Nassau River near TisoniaTidal gauge, Nassau River | 13.90 ft | Very high | −0.05 ft | 18 mi |
| St Johns River below Shands Bridge near Grn Cove SprgRiver gauge, St Johns River | 1.44 ft | Normal | −0.17 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville higher than last year?
Yes, it is 1.08 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.20 ft.
What is flood stage for Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville?
The official flood stage is 1.70 ft. The current reading is above it.
What is the water level of Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.28 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.31 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville normal?
Above flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville?
The highest level on record is 4.76 ft on September 11, 2017.
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:02246518(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.28697, -81.57000(WGS84)- 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 | 2.28 ft | 2026-10-21 09:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 156 cfs | 2026-10-21 04:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 71 °F | 2026-10-21 09:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. Jacksonville (usgs:02246518). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/pottsburg-creek-at-us90-near-s-jacksonville
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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