St. Johns River near Christmas water level

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

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

7.97ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 3,930 cfs

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 St. Johns River near Christmas, where the gauge shows 7.97 ft.

That puts it 1.06 ft above the median of 6.91 ft for mid-October, based on 90 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 8.52 ft (−0.55 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.46 ft – 7.97 ft.

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

Compared with 90 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 6.91 ft1.06 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 4.71 ft – 9.24 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (90 years of records)
Same day last year: 8.52 ft−0.55 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 6.46 ft – 7.97 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.64 ft – 9.32 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.

18 Sun 80° 67° – Wind 15 mph

19 Mon 79° 65° 0.53 in, 28% Wind 17 mph

20 Tue 79° 63° – Wind 12 mph

21 Wed 78° 62° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 80° 65° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 80° 64° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 75° 68° 0.50 in, 52% Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:51 PM Daylight 11 hr, 24 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the St. Johns River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
St. Johns River near MelbourneRiver gauge, St. Johns River	6.68 ft	High	−0.02 ft	34 mi
St. Johns River near CocoaRiver gauge, St. Johns River	15.46 ft	High	+0.01 ft	13 mi
St. Johns River above Lake Harney near GenevaRiver gauge, St. Johns River	6.83 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	13 mi
St. Johns River near SanfordRiver gauge, St. Johns River	4.05 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	31 mi
St. Johns River near De LandRiver gauge, St. Johns River	3.27 ft	Normal	+0.12 ft	42 mi
St. Johns River at AstorTidal gauge, St. Johns River	3.01 ft	Flooding	+0.40 ft	56 mi
St. Johns River at Buffalo Bluff near SatsumaTidal gauge, St. Johns River	13.02 ft	High	+0.27 ft	85 mi
St. Johns River at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, St. Johns River	13.12 ft	Very high	+1.06 ft	130 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Taylor Creek near CocoaRiver gauge, Taylor Creek	17.10 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	13 mi
Econlockhatchee River near ChuluotaRiver gauge, Econlockhatchee River	6.65 ft	Normal	−0.27 ft	14 mi
Econlockhatchee River near OviedoRiver gauge, Econlockhatchee River	15.87 ft	Normal	−0.37 ft	16 mi
Lt Econlockhatchee River at State Hwy434 near OviedoRiver gauge, Lt Econlockhatchee River	29.79 ft	Normal	−0.10 ft	17 mi
Haulover Canal near MimsRiver gauge, Haulover Canal	1.20 ft	Normal	+0.28 ft	18 mi
Howell Creek near SlaviaRiver gauge, Howell Creek	29.25 ft	Low	−0.08 ft	21 mi
Howell Creek at State Highway 434 near OviedoRiver gauge, Howell Creek	6.80 ft	Normal	−0.19 ft	21 mi
Wolf Creek near Deer ParkRiver gauge, Wolf Creek	4.98 ft	High	−0.31 ft	23 mi

Questions and answers

How does the St. Johns River near Christmas compare with last year?

It is 0.55 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.52 ft.

What is a normal level for the St. Johns River near Christmas in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 6.91 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.71 ft and 9.24 ft, based on 90 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 St. Johns River near Christmas today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 AM EDT, the water level was 7.97 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is St. Johns River near Christmas rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.12 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of St. Johns River near Christmas normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 90 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:02232500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 28.54306, -80.94339 (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	7.97 ft	2026-10-19 12:30	Provisional
Flow	3,930 cfs	2026-10-19 12:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: St. Johns River near Christmas (usgs:02232500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/st-johns-river-near-christmas

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