Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville water level

Name: Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Pottsburg Creek, Florida, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

20.34ft Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 PM EDT (27 min ago)

Flow: 24.9 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville: the latest reading is 20.34 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 20.01 ft, based on 16 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.33 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 19.87 ft, a difference of +0.47 ft.

It is on the way up, by 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 19.49 ft – 24.66 ft.

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

Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 20.01 ft0.33 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 19.41 ft – 20.66 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
Same day last year: 19.87 ft+0.47 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 19.49 ft – 24.66 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 18.75 ft – 24.66 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 71° 55° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 76° 54° – Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 77° 54° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 78° 63° – Wind 13 mph

24 Sat 73° 68° 0.43 in, 51% Wind 16 mph

25 Sun 78° 69° 0.18 in, 31% Wind 16 mph

26 Mon 80° 70° 0.08 in Wind 14 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 17 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Other gauges on Pottsburg Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. JacksonvilleTidal gauge, Pottsburg Creek	1.91 ft	Flooding	+0.32 ft	2.0 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
St. Johns River at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, St. Johns River	12.78 ft	Very high	+0.62 ft	6.0 mi
Julington Creek at Old St August Road near BayardTidal gauge, Julington Creek	1.94 ft	Flooding	−0.23 ft	9 mi
Cedar River at San Juan Avenue at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, Cedar River	13.54 ft	Very high	+0.06 ft	9 mi
Durbin Creek near Fruit CoveTidal gauge, Durbin Creek	2.14 ft	Very high	−0.15 ft	10 mi
Ortega River at Kirwin Road near JacksonvilleRiver gauge, Ortega River	7.00 ft	High	−0.23 ft	12 mi
Trout River near Jacksonville FlaTidal gauge, Trout River	1.40 ft	Below flood stage	+0.71 ft	12 mi
St Johns River below Shands Bridge near Grn Cove SprgRiver gauge, St Johns River	2.08 ft	Flooding	−0.19 ft	18 mi
Nassau River near TisoniaTidal gauge, Nassau River	13.65 ft	Very high	+0.34 ft	20 mi

Questions and answers

Is Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.47 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 19.87 ft.

What is a normal level for Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 20.01 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 19.41 ft and 20.66 ft, based on 16 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 Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 PM EDT, the water level was 20.34 ft. Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville rising or falling?

Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.95 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 16 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:02246515 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.26441, -81.59009 (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	20.34 ft	2026-10-21 01:45	Provisional
Flow	24.9 cfs	2026-10-21 01:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Pottsburg Creek near South Jacksonville (usgs:02246515). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/pottsburg-creek-near-south-jacksonville

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