Jumper Creek Canal near Bushnell water level

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

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

59.48ft Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 PM EDT (55 min ago)

Flow: 12.7 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Jumper Creek Canal near Bushnell is well above normal at 59.48 ft.

That puts it 56.35 ft above the median of 3.13 ft for mid-October, based on 42 years of readings.

It has risen 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 59.15 ft and 59.90 ft.

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

Compared with 42 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.13 ft56.35 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.37 ft – 4.13 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (42 years of records)
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 59.15 ft – 59.90 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 58.78 ft – 59.90 ft

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 76° 57° – Wind 12 mph

21 Wed 78° 57° – Wind 13 mph

22 Thu 78° 56° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 79° 60° – Wind 15 mph

24 Sat 82° 62° 0.05 in Wind 19 mph

25 Sun 81° 69° – Wind 22 mph

26 Mon 81° 69° – Wind 19 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:55 PM Daylight 11 hr, 22 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on Jumper Creek Canal

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Jumper Creek Canal near WahooRiver gauge, Jumper Creek Canal	19.5 cfs	Normal	−0.2 cfs	3.3 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Shady Brook near SumtervilleRiver gauge, Shady Brook	48.22 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	5.6 mi
Outlet River at Panacoochee RetreatsRiver gauge, Outlet River	39.47 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	8 mi
Withlacoochee River near Floral CityRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	40.44 ft	Normal	+0.05 ft	8 mi
Withlacoochee River near PineolaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	40.81 ft	Normal	+0.05 ft	9 mi
Little Withlacoochee River at RerdellRiver gauge, Little Withlacoochee River	3.40 ft	Normal	−0.12 ft	9 mi
Withlacoochee River at Wysong Dam, at CarlsonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	37.01 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	10 mi
Withlacoochee River at NobletonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	40.91 ft	Normal	+0.07 ft	10 mi
Little Jones Creek near RutlandRiver gauge, Little Jones Creek	41.69 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	10 mi

Questions and answers

What is a normal level for the Jumper Creek Canal near Bushnell in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.13 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.37 ft and 4.13 ft, based on 42 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 Jumper Creek Canal near Bushnell today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 PM EDT, the water level was 59.48 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Jumper Creek Canal near Bushnell rising or falling?

Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Jumper Creek Canal near Bushnell normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 42 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.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02312640 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 28.69721, -82.10397 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
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	59.48 ft	2026-10-20 20:30	Provisional
Flow	12.7 cfs	2026-10-20 20:30	Provisional

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