Econfina Creek near Bennett water level

Name: Econfina Creek near Bennett water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Econfina Creek, Florida, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

6.85ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 AM EDT (60 min ago)

Flow: 473 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

High water at Econfina Creek near Bennett: the latest reading is 6.85 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 6.09 ft, based on 51 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.76 ft above typical. It is 3.75 ft below the flood stage of 10.60 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 6.35 ft, a difference of +0.50 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.42 ft – 9.17 ft.

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

Compared with 51 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 6.09 ft0.76 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 5.64 ft – 7.04 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (51 years of records)
Same day last year: 6.35 ft+0.50 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 6.42 ft – 9.17 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 6.19 ft – 9.17 ft
Highest on record: 15.61 ftSeptember 1, 1926

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 10.60 ft.

What happens at each level

16.80 ft: The County Road 388 bridge over Econfina Creek is subject to closure at this level.
11.80 ft: Above this level, inflows into Deer Point Lake could result in moderate flooding along the lakeshore.
10.60 ft: Water begins to overflow the creek into wooded bottomlands. Increased flows into Deer Point Lake above this level may result in minor flooding along the lakeshore.
6.85 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.61 ft	September 1, 1926
2	14.98 ft	March 3, 1991
3	13.74 ft	October 12, 2018
4	13.74 ft	October 12, 2018
5	13.60 ft	September 17, 2020
6	13.07 ft	April 2, 1948
7	12.11 ft	June 10, 1989
8	12.11 ft	May 4, 2010
9	11.92 ft	February 12, 2018
10	11.83 ft	December 3, 2018

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 68° 52° – Wind 13 mph

19 Mon 72° 52° – Wind 10 mph

20 Tue 71° 52° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 76° 54° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 77° 55° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 79° 57° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 78° 54° – Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:48 AM Sunset 07:08 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 57%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Holmes Creek at VernonRiver gauge, Holmes Creek	12.03 ft	Normal	−0.21 ft	19 mi
Choctawhatchee River near BruceRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River	12.70 ft	Very high	−0.51 ft	21 mi
Chipola River near AlthaRiver gauge, Chipola River	9.56 ft	Normal	−0.30 ft	25 mi
Bruce Creek at Sh 81 near RedbayRiver gauge, Bruce Creek	12.88 ft	Very high	−0.50 ft	28 mi
Apalachicola R.ab Chipola Cutoff near WewahitchkaRiver gauge, Apalachicola R.ab Chipola Cutoff	16.23 ft	High	−0.49 ft	30 mi
Apalachicola River near Blountstown, FloridaRiver gauge, Apalachicola River	4.81 ft	Normal	−0.48 ft	31 mi
Choctawhatchee River at CaryvilleRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River	8.09 ft	Very high	−2.08 ft	31 mi
Chipola River at MariannaRiver gauge, Chipola River	6.14 ft	Normal	−0.20 ft	34 mi

Questions and answers

Is Econfina Creek near Bennett higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.50 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.35 ft.

What is flood stage for Econfina Creek near Bennett?

The official flood stage is 10.60 ft. The level is currently 3.75 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Econfina Creek near Bennett in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 6.09 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.64 ft and 7.04 ft, based on 51 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 Econfina Creek near Bennett today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 AM EDT, the water level was 6.85 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Econfina Creek near Bennett rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.35 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Econfina Creek near Bennett normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 51 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:02359500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.38464, -85.55659 (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	6.85 ft	2026-10-19 08:15	Provisional
Flow	473 cfs	2026-10-19 08:15	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer