North Canal near Vero Beach water level
River gauge, North Canal, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 31.5 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The North Canal near Vero Beach is at 3.14 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.31 ft above the median of 2.83 ft for mid-October, based on 72 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 3.06 ft (+0.08 ft).
It has dropped 0.40 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.14 ft and 8.12 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 72 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.83 ft0.31 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.06 ft – 4.73 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (72 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.06 ft+0.08 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.14 ft – 8.12 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.33 ft – 8.12 ft
Floating and fishing near North Canal near Vero Beach
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 2.26 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Canal at Vero BeachRiver gauge, Main Canal | 5.95 ft | Very low | −3.00 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Indian River at WabassoRiver gauge, Indian River | 2.24 ft | Flooding | +0.02 ft | 4.3 mi |
| South Canal near Vero BeachRiver gauge, South Canal | 2.97 ft | Normal | −1.04 ft | 6 mi |
| South Prong St Sebastian River near SebastianTidal gauge, South Prong St Sebastian River | 13.47 ft | Normal | −0.16 ft | 7 mi |
| Fellsmere Canal near MiccoRiver gauge, Fellsmere Canal | 2.86 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| North Prong Saint Sebastian River near MiccoRiver gauge, North Prong Saint Sebastian River | 6.86 ft | High | −0.11 ft | 13 mi |
| Blue Cypress Creek near FellsmereRiver gauge, Blue Cypress Creek | 27.59 ft | Very high | −0.05 ft | 24 mi |
| Fort Drum Creek at Sunshine St Pky near Fort DrumRiver gauge, Fort Drum Creek | 36.17 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the North Canal near Vero Beach compare with last year?
It is 0.08 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.06 ft.
What is a normal level for the North Canal near Vero Beach in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.83 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.06 ft and 4.73 ft, based on 72 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 North Canal near Vero Beach today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT, the water level was 3.14 ft. Down 0.40 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is North Canal near Vero Beach rising or falling?
Down 0.40 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.23 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of North Canal near Vero Beach normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 72 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:02252500(Agency page)- Coordinates
27.69309, -80.42005(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 | 3.14 ft | 2026-10-19 18:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 31.5 cfs | 2026-10-19 18:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: North Canal near Vero Beach (usgs:02252500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/north-canal-near-vero-beach
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer