Palatlakaha River at Structure M-4 near Okahumpka water level

Name: Palatlakaha River at Structure M-4 near Okahumpka water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Palatlakaha River, Florida, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

82.48ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM EDT (58 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Palatlakaha River at Structure M-4 near Okahumpka, where the gauge shows 82.48 ft.

That puts it 1.26 ft below the median of 83.74 ft for mid-October, based on 45 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 83.43 ft (−0.95 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 81.61 ft – 82.51 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 45 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 83.74 ft1.26 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 80.83 ft – 85.18 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (45 years of records)
Same day last year: 83.43 ft−0.95 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 81.61 ft – 82.51 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 80.00 ft – 83.57 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.

20 Tue 77° 58° – Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 77° 61° – Wind 13 mph

22 Thu 79° 58° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 79° 61° – Wind 16 mph

24 Sat 82° 63° 0.05 in Wind 21 mph

25 Sun 80° 70° 0.00 in Wind 26 mph

26 Mon 81° 71° – Wind 20 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:32 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 11 hr, 22 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on the Palatlakaha River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Palatlakaha River at Cherry Lake Out near GrovelandRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River	94.04 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	9 mi
Palatlakaha River below Spwy at Ch Lake Out near GrovelandRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River	93.52 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	9 mi
Palatlakaha River near MascotteRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River	93.44 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Palatlakaha River below Spwy, near MascotteRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River	88.95 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	7 mi
Palatlakaha River at Structure M-6 near MascotteRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River	89.25 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	5.0 mi
Palatlakaha River below Structure M-6 near MascotteRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River	87.61 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	4.9 mi
Palatlakaha River at S M-5 near OkahumpkaRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River	86.88 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	2.5 mi
Palatlakaha River below Structure M-5 near OkahumpkaRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River	83.80 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	2.5 mi
Palatlakaha River below Structure M-4 near OkahumpkaRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River	77.92 ft	Very low	±0	0.1 mi
Palatlakaha River at Structure M-1, near OkahumpkaRiver gauge, Palatlakaha River	70.66 ft	Normal	±0	2.2 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Palatlakaha River at Structure M-4 near Okahumpka compare with last year?

It is 0.95 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 83.43 ft.

What is a normal level for the Palatlakaha River at Structure M-4 near Okahumpka in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 83.74 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 80.83 ft and 85.18 ft, based on 45 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 Palatlakaha River at Structure M-4 near Okahumpka today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM EDT, the water level was 82.48 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Palatlakaha River at Structure M-4 near Okahumpka rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Palatlakaha River at Structure M-4 near Okahumpka normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 45 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:02237206 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 28.71499, -81.88425 (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	82.48 ft	2026-10-20 19:30	Provisional

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