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Econlockhatchee River near Oviedo water level

River gauge, Econlockhatchee River, Florida, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

16.05ft Down 0.44 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
463 cfs
13 15 18 20

History

History
1520ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 17Oct 181520ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
1520ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 181520ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
101520ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026101520ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
101520ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026101520ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

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.

18 Sun 76° 64° – Wind 16 mph
19 Mon 78° 62° 0.03 in, 20% Wind 16 mph
20 Tue 79° 60° – Wind 14 mph
21 Wed 77° 68° 0.00 in Wind 10 mph
22 Thu 81° 67° – Wind 12 mph
23 Fri 79° 64° – Wind 14 mph
24 Sat 78° 67° 0.35 in, 44% Wind 18 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11 hr, 25 min First quarter 53%

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

ParameterLast valueTime (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

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.