Econlockhatchee River near Oviedo water level
River gauge, Econlockhatchee River, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 463 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Econlockhatchee River near Oviedo, where the gauge shows 16.05 ft.
That puts it 1.50 ft above the median of 14.55 ft for mid-October, based on 24 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 16.42 ft (−0.37 ft).
It is still going down, by 0.44 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 13.50 ft – 20.63 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 14.55 ft1.50 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 11.89 ft – 19.49 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 16.42 ft−0.37 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 13.50 ft – 20.63 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 10.18 ft – 20.63 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Econlockhatchee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Econlockhatchee River near ChuluotaRiver gauge, Econlockhatchee River | 6.81 ft | High | −0.32 ft | 3.7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lt Econlockhatchee River at State Hwy434 near OviedoRiver gauge, Lt Econlockhatchee River | 30.00 ft | Normal | −0.16 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Howell Creek at State Highway 434 near OviedoRiver gauge, Howell Creek | 6.92 ft | Normal | −0.19 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Howell Creek near SlaviaRiver gauge, Howell Creek | 29.26 ft | Very low | −0.11 ft | 5.8 mi |
| Gee Creek near LongwoodRiver gauge, Gee Creek | 7.72 ft | Normal | −0.15 ft | 8 mi |
| St. Johns River above Lake Harney near GenevaRiver gauge, St. Johns River | 6.83 ft | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Soldier Creek near LongwoodRiver gauge, Soldier Creek | 5.34 ft | Low | −0.07 ft | 9 mi |
| Howell Creek near Altamonte SpringsRiver gauge, Howell Creek | 59.53 ft | High | −0.08 ft | 10 mi |
| Little Wekiva River near Altamonte SpringsRiver gauge, Little Wekiva River | 23.92 ft | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Econlockhatchee River near Oviedo compare with last year?
It is 0.37 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 16.42 ft.
What is a normal level for the Econlockhatchee River near Oviedo in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 14.55 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 11.89 ft and 19.49 ft, based on 24 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 Econlockhatchee River near Oviedo today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:30 PM EDT, the water level was 16.05 ft. Down 0.44 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Econlockhatchee River near Oviedo rising or falling?
Down 0.44 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 4.42 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Econlockhatchee River near Oviedo normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 24 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:02233484(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.65555, -81.16979(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 | 16.05 ft | 2026-10-18 21:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 463 cfs | 2026-10-18 21:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Econlockhatchee River near Oviedo (usgs:02233484). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/econlockhatchee-river-near-oviedo
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