Anclote River at Little Road near Elfers water level

Name: Anclote River at Little Road near Elfers water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Anclote River, Florida, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

12.11ft Down 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM EDT (59 min ago)

Flow: 170 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Anclote River at Little Road near Elfers is well above normal at 12.11 ft.

The median for mid-October is 8.63 ft, based on 76 years of readings, so the river stage is 3.48 ft above typical. It is 7.89 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 7.73 ft, a difference of +4.38 ft.

It has dropped 0.39 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 9.22 ft and 20.21 ft.

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

Compared with 76 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 8.63 ft3.48 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 6.98 ft – 10.70 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (76 years of records)
Same day last year: 7.73 ft+4.38 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 9.22 ft – 20.21 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 7.51 ft – 20.21 ft
Highest on record: 27.70 ftAugust 8, 1945

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

24.00 ft: Five homes in Anclote River Estates flood.
23.00 ft: Evacuation recommended for residents of Anclote River Estates. Over 300 homes in the area may need to be evacuated.
22.00 ft: There is water over the roadway along the Elfers Parkway.
12.11 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	27.70 ft	August 8, 1945
2	26.81 ft	June 26, 2012
3	26.57 ft	October 11, 2024
4	26.09 ft	July 30, 1960
5	26.05 ft	March 18, 1960
6	26.02 ft	September 6, 1950
7	25.37 ft	September 9, 1988
8	25.25 ft	August 4, 2015
9	25.08 ft	September 3, 2016
10	24.87 ft	September 12, 2017

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.11 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

20 Tue 78° 58° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 79° 58° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 79° 59° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 80° 60° – Wind 15 mph

24 Sat 83° 63° 0.00 in Wind 20 mph

25 Sun 82° 68° – Wind 24 mph

26 Mon 81° 68° 0.01 in Wind 21 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 23 min Waxing gibbous 71%

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Other gauges on the Anclote River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, Anclote River	3.27 ft	Normal	−0.10 ft	4.5 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pithlachascotee River near New Port RicheyRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River	20.54 ft	Very high	−0.10 ft	3.3 mi
Pithlachascotee River at Main St at New Port RicheyTidal gauge, Pithlachascotee River	221 cfs	High	+72.0 cfs	4.2 mi
Brooker Creek near Lake FernRiver gauge, Brooker Creek	3.03 ft	High	−0.24 ft	5.3 mi
South Branch Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, South Branch Anclote River	3.83 ft	Very high	−0.09 ft	7 mi
Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River	41.71 ft	High	−0.07 ft	8 mi
Bear Creek at SR 52 near Bayonet PointRiver gauge, Bear Creek	7.99 ft	High	−0.03 ft	8 mi
Brooker Creek near Tarpon SpringsRiver gauge, Brooker Creek	11.09 ft	Very high	−0.10 ft	8 mi
Brooker Creek at Van Dyke Road near Citrus ParkRiver gauge, Brooker Creek	18.63 ft	High	−0.07 ft	8 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Anclote River at Little Road near Elfers higher than last year?

Yes, it is 4.38 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.73 ft.

What is flood stage for the Anclote River at Little Road near Elfers?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 7.89 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Anclote River at Little Road near Elfers in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 8.63 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.98 ft and 10.70 ft, based on 76 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 Anclote River at Little Road near Elfers today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM EDT, the water level was 12.11 ft. Down 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Anclote River at Little Road near Elfers rising or falling?

Down 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 4.89 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Anclote River at Little Road near Elfers normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 76 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02310000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 28.21418, -82.66649 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	12.11 ft	2026-10-20 19:30	Provisional
Flow	170 cfs	2026-10-20 19:30	Provisional

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