South Lake Outlet at S-15, near Vineland water level

Name: South Lake Outlet at S-15, near Vineland water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, South Lake Outlet, Florida, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

94.22ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 PM EDT (48 min ago)

Flow: 2.0 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

South Lake Outlet at S-15, near Vineland is well above normal at 94.22 ft.

That puts it 0.69 ft above the median of 93.53 ft for mid-October, based on 39 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 93.92 ft (+0.30 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 94.00 ft and 94.34 ft.

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

Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 93.53 ft0.69 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 91.31 ft – 94.12 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (39 years of records)
Same day last year: 93.92 ft+0.30 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 94.00 ft – 94.34 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 91.77 ft – 94.34 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: 0.34 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

20 Tue 82° 60° – Wind 12 mph

21 Wed 80° 61° – Wind 13 mph

22 Thu 82° 56° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 82° 65° – Wind 15 mph

24 Sat 82° 67° 0.11 in, 22% Wind 19 mph

25 Sun 80° 72° 0.01 in Wind 20 mph

26 Mon 81° 74° – Wind 20 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:52 PM Daylight 11 hr, 21 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Other gauges on South Lake Outlet

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South Lake Outlet below S-15 near VinelandRiver gauge, South Lake Outlet	89.13 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	0.0 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bay Lake near VinelandLake, Bay Lake	94.36 ft	High	−0.03 ft	1.2 mi
Cypress Creek Canal at S-103A near VinelandRiver gauge, Cypress Creek Canal	92.95 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	1.8 mi
Lateral 103 below S-103A near VinelandRiver gauge, Lateral 103	89.96 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	1.8 mi
Cypress Creek at VinelandRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	28.1 cfs	High	−0.8 cfs	1.9 mi
Lake Buena Vis Tributary at Hotel Pl Blvd at Lake Buena VistaRiver gauge, Lake Buena Vis Tributary	89.49 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	2.9 mi
Lateral 101 at S-101, near Lake Buena VistaRiver gauge, Lateral 101	90.00 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	2.9 mi
Lateral 101 below S-101 near Buena VistaRiver gauge, Lateral 101	84.57 ft	Low	+0.08 ft	2.9 mi
Black Lake Outlet at S-101A, at Lake Buena VistaRiver gauge, Black Lake Outlet	94.51 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	3.0 mi

Questions and answers

How does South Lake Outlet at S-15, near Vineland compare with last year?

It is 0.30 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 93.92 ft.

What is a normal level for South Lake Outlet at S-15, near Vineland in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 93.53 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 91.31 ft and 94.12 ft, based on 39 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 South Lake Outlet at S-15, near Vineland today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 PM EDT, the water level was 94.22 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is South Lake Outlet at S-15, near Vineland rising or falling?

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

Is the level of South Lake Outlet at S-15, near Vineland normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 39 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:02263869 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 28.41278, -81.53785 (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	94.22 ft	2026-10-21 00:45	Provisional
Flow	2.0 cfs	2026-10-21 00:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: South Lake Outlet at S-15, near Vineland (usgs:02263869). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/south-lake-outlet-at-s-15-near-vineland

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