Ginnie Spring near High Springs Fla water level
River gauge, Ginnie Spring, Florida, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Water temperature
- 73 °F
History
20252026
What this means
At 21.40 ft, Ginnie Spring near High Springs Fla is below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.55 ft below the median of 21.95 ft for mid-October, based on 8 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 21.02 ft (+0.38 ft).
The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 20.74 ft and 21.51 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 73 °F.
Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 21.95 ft0.55 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 21.01 ft – 22.86 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (8 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 21.02 ft+0.38 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 20.74 ft – 21.51 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 20.55 ft – 21.50 ft
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe River near Fort WhiteRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 0.44 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 1.3 mi |
| Santa Fe River at Us Highway 441 near High SpringsRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 422 cfs | Normal | −27.0 cfs | 5.6 mi |
| Santa Fe River at River Rise near High SpringsRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 2.84 ft | Normal | −0.09 ft | 7 mi |
| Ichetucknee R @ Hwy27 near HildrethRiver gauge, Ichetucknee R @ Hwy27 | 14.85 ft | Low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Santa Fe River at O'leno State Park FlaRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 39.20 ft | High | −0.37 ft | 10 mi |
| Santa Fe River near Hildreth FlaRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 7.45 ft | Normal | +0.14 ft | 11 mi |
| Suwannee River near Bell, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 8.89 ft | Normal | +0.14 ft | 14 mi |
| Suwannee River at BranfordRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 9.12 ft | Normal | +0.22 ft | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Ginnie Spring near High Springs Fla compare with last year?
It is 0.38 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 21.02 ft.
What is a normal level for Ginnie Spring near High Springs Fla in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 21.95 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 21.01 ft and 22.86 ft, based on 8 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 Ginnie Spring near High Springs Fla today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT, the water level was 21.40 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Ginnie Spring near High Springs Fla rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.17 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Ginnie Spring near High Springs Fla normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 8 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:02322400(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.83608, -82.70015(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 | 21.40 ft | 2026-10-19 14:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 73 °F | 2026-10-19 14:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Ginnie Spring near High Springs Fla (usgs:02322400). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/ginnie-spring-near-high-springs-fla
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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer