Baker Creek at McIntosh Road near Antioch water level
River gauge, Baker Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 10.5 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Baker Creek at McIntosh Road near Antioch is above normal at 3.11 ft.
That puts it 0.55 ft above the median of 2.56 ft for mid-October, based on 28 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.86 ft (+0.25 ft).
It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.99 ft and 4.20 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.56 ft0.55 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.20 ft – 3.62 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.86 ft+0.25 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.99 ft – 4.20 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.28 ft – 4.40 ft
Floating and fishing near Baker Creek at McIntosh Road near Antioch
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.25 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough River at Morris Branch near ThonotosassaRiver gauge, Hillsborough River | 27.01 ft | High | −0.19 ft | 6 mi |
| Hillsborough River at Fowler Av near Temple TerraceRiver gauge, Hillsborough River | 22.28 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 7 mi |
| East Lake Outfall at E. Chelsea St. near TampaRiver gauge, East Lake Outfall | 21.93 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 8 mi |
| Hillsborough River at State Park near ZephyrhillsRiver gauge, Hillsborough River | 2.40 ft | Very high | −0.27 ft | 8 mi |
| Blackwater Creek near KnightsRiver gauge, Blackwater Creek | 72.52 ft | Very high | −0.19 ft | 10 mi |
| Delaney Creek near TampaRiver gauge, Delaney Creek | 1.22 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 10 mi |
| Trout Creek near Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Trout Creek | 36.87 ft | High | −0.18 ft | 10 mi |
| Cypress Creek near Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Cypress Creek | 28.74 ft | High | −0.03 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Baker Creek at McIntosh Road near Antioch compare with last year?
It is 0.25 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.86 ft.
What is a normal level for Baker Creek at McIntosh Road near Antioch in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.56 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.20 ft and 3.62 ft, based on 28 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 Baker Creek at McIntosh Road near Antioch today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:30 PM EDT, the water level was 3.11 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Baker Creek at McIntosh Road near Antioch rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.56 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Baker Creek at McIntosh Road near Antioch normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 28 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:02303205(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.02835, -82.24537(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 | 3.11 ft | 2026-10-20 18:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 10.5 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Baker Creek at McIntosh Road near Antioch (usgs:02303205). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/baker-creek-at-mcintosh-road-near-antioch
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