St Johns River at Racy Point near Hastings water level

Name: St Johns River at Racy Point near Hastings water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, St Johns River, Florida, United States

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Above flood stage

Water level

1.81ft Down 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM EDT (37 min ago)

Water temperature: 72 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The St Johns River at Racy Point near Hastings is above flood stage at 1.81 ft.

That puts it 0.60 ft above the median of 1.21 ft for mid-October, based on 9 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.43 ft (+0.38 ft). The record high is 4.41 ft, set on October 7, 2016.

It has dropped 0.22 ft over the past 24 hours. Follow National Weather Service flood warnings for the area, and never drive through flooded roads. In the last month it has stayed between 0.53 ft and 2.71 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 72 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.21 ft0.60 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.50 ft – 1.80 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.43 ft+0.38 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.53 ft – 2.71 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: −0.59 ft – 2.18 ft
Highest on record: 4.41 ftOctober 7, 2016

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.

What happens at each level

3.00 ft: Major Flooding - 3.0 feet above MHHW - Extensive inundation of structures and roads in the area is expected. Evacuations of people or transfer of property to higher ground is likely and the advice of Emergency Management should be heeded.
2.00 ft: Moderate Flooding - 2.0 feet above MHHW - Some flooding of structures and roads along the St. Johns River and other inland waterways is expected. Evacuation of people or property to higher ground is possible and the advice of Emergency Management or local officials should be heeded.
1.81 ft: Right now
1.50 ft: Minor Flooding - 1.5 feet above MHHW - Flooding of low lying areas, parks, campgrounds and normally flood prone roadways is likely. Some boat ramps and docks along the St. Johns River and other inland waterways will begin to flood.
1.00 ft: Action Stage - 1.0 feet above MHHW - Minor Flooding possible. Should water levels continue rising...preparations to protect property should begin.

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	4.41 ft	October 7, 2016
2	3.66 ft	September 29, 2022
3	3.29 ft	September 30, 2022
4	3.18 ft	October 10, 2024
5	3.11 ft	November 10, 2022
6	3.02 ft	September 30, 2022
7	2.93 ft	October 10, 2024
8	2.76 ft	November 10, 2022
9	2.70 ft	October 11, 2024
10	2.65 ft	October 11, 2025

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

20 Tue 72° 57° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 78° 59° – Wind 12 mph

22 Thu 78° 58° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 78° 60° 0.01 in Wind 12 mph

24 Sat 76° 64° 0.40 in, 66% Wind 12 mph

25 Sun 78° 70° 0.11 in, 30% Wind 13 mph

26 Mon 82° 69° 0.07 in, 23% Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:32 AM Sunset 06:52 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the St Johns River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
St Johns River below Shands Bridge near Grn Cove SprgRiver gauge, St Johns River	1.48 ft	Normal	−0.17 ft	15 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Deep Creek at SpudsTidal gauge, Deep Creek	2.15 ft	Flooding	−0.16 ft	7 mi
Dunns Creek near SatsumaTidal gauge, Dunns Creek	13.38 ft	Very high	−0.14 ft	16 mi
St. Johns River at Buffalo Bluff near SatsumaTidal gauge, St. Johns River	13.23 ft	High	−0.06 ft	16 mi
South Fork Black Creek near Penney FarmsRiver gauge, South Fork Black Creek	1.32 ft	Normal	−0.15 ft	22 mi
Durbin Creek near Fruit CoveTidal gauge, Durbin Creek	1.76 ft	Normal	−0.12 ft	22 mi
Julington Creek at Old St August Road near BayardTidal gauge, Julington Creek	1.79 ft	Flooding	−0.09 ft	24 mi
Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam near Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	3.29 ft	Very low	±0	25 mi
Ocklawaha River above Rodman Dam near Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	18.81 ft	Normal	+0.06 ft	25 mi

Questions and answers

How does the St Johns River at Racy Point near Hastings compare with last year?

It is 0.38 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.43 ft.

What is flood stage for the St Johns River at Racy Point near Hastings?

The official flood stage is 1.50 ft. The current reading is above it.

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 St Johns River at Racy Point near Hastings today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM EDT, the water level was 1.81 ft. Down 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is St Johns River at Racy Point near Hastings rising or falling?

Down 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.62 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of St Johns River at Racy Point near Hastings normal?

Above flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at St Johns River at Racy Point near Hastings?

The highest level on record is 4.41 ft on October 7, 2016.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02245290 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.80000, -81.55000 (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	1.81 ft	2026-10-20 17:30	Provisional
Water temperature	72 °F	2026-10-20 17:30	Provisional

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