Outlet River at Panacoochee Retreats water level
River gauge, Outlet River, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 141 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Outlet River at Panacoochee Retreats, where the gauge shows 39.49 ft.
The median for mid-October is 39.76 ft, based on 21 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.27 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 39.50 ft, a difference of −0.01 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 38.99 ft – 39.57 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 39.76 ft0.27 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 38.25 ft – 41.67 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 39.50 ft−0.01 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 38.99 ft – 39.57 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 37.61 ft – 39.65 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withlacoochee River at Wysong Dam, at CarlsonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 36.98 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Little Jones Creek near RutlandRiver gauge, Little Jones Creek | 41.76 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near RutlandRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 35.22 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near Floral CityRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 40.39 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 5.6 mi |
| Shady Brook near SumtervilleRiver gauge, Shady Brook | 48.31 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 5.8 mi |
| Jumper Creek Canal near WahooRiver gauge, Jumper Creek Canal | 20.3 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 7 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near PineolaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 40.74 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 8 mi |
| Jumper Creek Canal near BushnellRiver gauge, Jumper Creek Canal | 59.42 ft | Very high | ±0 | 8 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Outlet River at Panacoochee Retreats higher than last year?
No, it is 0.01 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 39.50 ft.
What is a normal level for the Outlet River at Panacoochee Retreats in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 39.76 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 38.25 ft and 41.67 ft, based on 21 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 Outlet River at Panacoochee Retreats today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT, the water level was 39.49 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Outlet River at Panacoochee Retreats rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Outlet River at Panacoochee Retreats normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 21 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:02312700(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.80027, -82.15287(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 | 39.49 ft | 2026-10-19 13:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 141 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Outlet River at Panacoochee Retreats (usgs:02312700). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/outlet-river-at-panacoochee-retreats
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