Brooker Creek near Lake Fern water level
River gauge, Brooker Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 11.1 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Brooker Creek near Lake Fern shows 3.03 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2.27 ft, based on 39 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.76 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.38 ft, a difference of +1.65 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.23 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.15 ft and 4.26 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
- 2.27 ft0.76 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.26 ft – 3.43 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (39 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.38 ft+1.65 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.15 ft – 4.26 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.20 ft – 4.26 ft
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.28 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Brooker Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooker Creek at Van Dyke Road near Citrus ParkRiver gauge, Brooker Creek | 18.63 ft | High | −0.07 ft | 4.3 mi |
| Brooker Creek near Tarpon SpringsRiver gauge, Brooker Creek | 11.08 ft | Very high | −0.11 ft | 4.2 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anclote River at Little Road near ElfersRiver gauge, Anclote River | 12.09 ft | Very high | −0.39 ft | 5.3 mi |
| South Branch Brooker Creek near OldsmarRiver gauge, South Branch Brooker Creek | 4.65 ft | High | −0.10 ft | 5.6 mi |
| South Branch Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, South Branch Anclote River | 3.82 ft | Very high | −0.10 ft | 6.1 mi |
| Double Branch at Country Way Blvd near OldsmarRiver gauge, Double Branch | 5.41 ft | High | −0.18 ft | 6 mi |
| Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, Anclote River | 3.27 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 7 mi |
| Rocky Creek at St Highway 587 at Citrus ParkRiver gauge, Rocky Creek | 19.21 ft | High | −0.63 ft | 7 mi |
| Brushy Creek near Citrus ParkRiver gauge, Brushy Creek | 2.52 ft | Normal | −0.15 ft | 7 mi |
| Lake Tarpon Canal at S-551, near OldsmarCanal gauge, Lake Tarpon Canal | 13.28 ft | Normal | +3.98 ft | 7 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Brooker Creek near Lake Fern higher than last year?
Yes, it is 1.65 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.38 ft.
What is a normal level for Brooker Creek near Lake Fern in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.27 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.26 ft and 3.43 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 Brooker Creek near Lake Fern today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT, the water level was 3.03 ft. Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Brooker Creek near Lake Fern rising or falling?
Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.92 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Brooker Creek near Lake Fern normal?
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:02307323(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.14085, -82.63982(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 | 3.03 ft | 2026-10-20 21:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 11.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Brooker Creek near Lake Fern (usgs:02307323). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/brooker-creek-near-lake-fern
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