Pithlachascotee River near Fivay Junction water level

Name: Pithlachascotee River near Fivay Junction water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Pithlachascotee River, Florida, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

51.86ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 PM EDT (29 min ago)

Flow: 17.6 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Pithlachascotee River near Fivay Junction is well above normal at 51.86 ft.

The median for mid-October is 51.24 ft, based on 47 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.62 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 51.02 ft, a difference of +0.84 ft.

It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 51.41 ft and 52.45 ft.

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

Compared with 47 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 51.24 ft0.62 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 11.53 ft – 51.72 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (47 years of records)
Same day last year: 51.02 ft+0.84 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 51.41 ft – 52.45 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 49.91 ft – 52.45 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

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.17 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

19 Mon 80° 59° – Wind 15 mph

20 Tue 77° 59° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 80° 55° – Wind 13 mph

22 Thu 79° 62° – Wind 13 mph

23 Fri 80° 60° – Wind 14 mph

24 Sat 83° 62° 0.01 in Wind 20 mph

25 Sun 81° 67° – Wind 20 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 22 min First quarter 64%

Map

Other gauges on the Pithlachascotee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River	41.76 ft	High	−0.06 ft	3.2 mi
Pithlachascotee River near New Port RicheyRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River	20.62 ft	Very high	−0.09 ft	8 mi
Pithlachascotee River at Main St at New Port RicheyTidal gauge, Pithlachascotee River	1.6 cfs	Normal	±0	13 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Fivemile Creek below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Fivemile Creek	47.79 ft	High	−0.10 ft	2.6 mi
Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, Anclote River	3.35 ft	Normal	−0.12 ft	8 mi
Bear Creek at SR 52 near Bayonet PointRiver gauge, Bear Creek	8.01 ft	High	+0.01 ft	8 mi
Cypress Creek near San AntonioRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	72.49 ft	Very high	−0.13 ft	9 mi
Bear Creek near Bayonet PointRiver gauge, Bear Creek	2.66 ft	Very high	+0.01 ft	10 mi
South Branch Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, South Branch Anclote River	3.90 ft	Very high	−0.10 ft	10 mi
Cypress Creek Tributary near Wesley ChapelRiver gauge, Cypress Creek Tributary	58.95 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	10 mi
Anclote River at Little Road near ElfersRiver gauge, Anclote River	12.40 ft	Very high	−0.44 ft	11 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Pithlachascotee River near Fivay Junction higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.84 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 51.02 ft.

What is a normal level for the Pithlachascotee River near Fivay Junction in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 51.24 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 11.53 ft and 51.72 ft, based on 47 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 Pithlachascotee River near Fivay Junction today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 PM EDT, the water level was 51.86 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Pithlachascotee River near Fivay Junction rising or falling?

Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.42 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Pithlachascotee River near Fivay Junction normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 47 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:02310280 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 28.32917, -82.53676 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	51.86 ft	2026-10-20 01:00	Provisional
Flow	17.6 cfs	2026-10-20 01:00	Provisional

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