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St. Johns River near Cocoa water level

River gauge, St. Johns River, Florida, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

15.43ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
3,570 cfs
Water temperature
79 °F
13 15 18 Highest onrecord 17.43 ft Minor floodstage 16.00 ft

History

121416ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 17Oct 18Minor flood stage121416ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18Minor flood stage
121416ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 18Minor flood stage121416ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18Minor flood stage
101315ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage101315ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
101315ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026101315ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

What this means

High water at St. Johns River near Cocoa: the latest reading is 15.43 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 13.85 ft, based on 72 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.58 ft above typical. It is 0.57 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 15.63 ft, a difference of −0.20 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 13.20 ft – 15.46 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 79 °F.

Compared with 72 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
13.85 ft1.58 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
11.12 ft – 15.86 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (72 years of records)
Same day last year
15.63 ft−0.20 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
13.20 ft – 15.46 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
9.40 ft – 15.66 ft
Highest on record
17.43 ftOctober 6, 2017

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

For reference, flood stage is 16.00 ft.

What happens at each level

17.20 ft
Water enters homes along the St Johns River in the Lake Poinsett area west of Cocoa, also low lying homes in the Silver Pines subdivision in Rockledge and the Shakespeare Park area of Cocoa. Providence Road area west of Cocoa becomes impassable, cutting off access to homes in the Mullet Lane and Bass Road area. Docks flooded and water in parking lot at Lone Cabbage Fish Camp.
17.00 ft
Flooding to some roads and water approaching low lying homes in the Silver Pines subdivision in Rockledge. Many yards, ditches and pastures flooded and water approaching low lying structures along Pluckebaum Road in Cocoa and Rockledge. Flooding to low lying structures in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne.
16.70 ft
Water covers yards, encroaches on homes and may enter low lying homes along the St Johns River in the Lake Poinsett area.
16.50 ft
Road flooding in the Stratford Drive area of Cocoa. Flooding of streets and approaching low lying structures in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne.
16.20 ft
Water spreads up in yards and approaches homes along the St Johns River in the Lake Poinsett area.
16.00 ft
Flooding to low lying roads in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne. Flooding in low lying areas west of John Rodes Blvd from Melbourne to West Melbourne, reaching to the June Park area.
15.80 ft
Water begins to move over sea wall in low lying areas along the St Johns River in the Lake Poinsett area west of Cocoa. Flooding to low lying areas near the river in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne.
15.43 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 21 %.

RankLevelDate
117.43 ftOctober 6, 2017
217.11 ftAugust 31, 2008
316.96 ftOctober 5, 2004
416.73 ftOctober 3, 1979
516.64 ftOctober 23, 1999
616.56 ftOctober 11, 2022
716.48 ftSeptember 25, 1960
816.47 ftOctober 21, 1995
916.45 ftSeptember 26, 1960
1016.45 ftOctober 29, 2011

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 80° 68° – Wind 17 mph
19 Mon 79° 66° – Wind 18 mph
20 Tue 77° 67° – Wind 10 mph
21 Wed 78° 71° 0.01 in Wind 9 mph
22 Thu 81° 66° 0.01 in Wind 11 mph
23 Fri 80° 66° 0.02 in Wind 12 mph
24 Sat 80° 68° 0.24 in, 38% Wind 16 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:52 PM Daylight 11 hr, 26 min First quarter 53%

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 6.69 ft High −0.03 ft 21 mi
St. Johns River near ChristmasRiver gauge, St. Johns River 7.96 ft Normal +0.02 ft 13 mi
St. Johns River above Lake Harney near GenevaRiver gauge, St. Johns River 6.83 ft Normal ±0 26 mi
St. Johns River near SanfordRiver gauge, St. Johns River 4.03 ft Normal −0.05 ft 42 mi
St. Johns River near De LandRiver gauge, St. Johns River 3.16 ft Normal +0.01 ft 54 mi
St. Johns River at AstorTidal gauge, St. Johns River 2.85 ft Flooding +0.28 ft 68 mi
St. Johns River at Buffalo Bluff near SatsumaTidal gauge, St. Johns River 12.63 ft High +0.85 ft 98 mi
St. Johns River at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, St. Johns River 12.29 ft High +0.54 ft 143 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Taylor Creek near CocoaRiver gauge, Taylor Creek 17.11 ft Normal −0.09 ft 3.6 mi
Wolf Creek near Deer ParkRiver gauge, Wolf Creek 5.16 ft Very high +0.28 ft 11 mi
Jane Green Creek near Deer ParkRiver gauge, Jane Green Creek 5.95 ft High −0.25 ft 20 mi
Eau Gallie River at Heather Glen Cir at MelbourneRiver gauge, Eau Gallie River 13.40 ft Normal ±0 22 mi
Crane Creek at MelbourneRiver gauge, Crane Creek 6.40 ft Normal −0.05 ft 25 mi
Econlockhatchee River near ChuluotaRiver gauge, Econlockhatchee River 6.79 ft High −0.32 ft 26 mi
Haulover Canal near MimsRiver gauge, Haulover Canal 0.95 ft Very low −0.04 ft 26 mi

Questions and answers

Is the St. Johns River near Cocoa higher than last year?

No, it is 0.20 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 15.63 ft.

What is flood stage for the St. Johns River near Cocoa?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 0.57 ft below it.

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

The median for mid-October is 13.85 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 11.12 ft and 15.86 ft, based on 72 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 Cocoa today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT, the water level was 15.43 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is St. Johns River near Cocoa rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.

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

High for mid-October. Compared with 72 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02232400 (Agency page)
Coordinates
28.36973, -80.87256 (WGS84)
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 15.43 ft 2026-10-18 21:15 Provisional
Flow 3,570 cfs 2026-10-18 21:15 Provisional
Water temperature 79 °F 2026-10-18 21:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: St. Johns River near Cocoa (usgs:02232400). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/st-johns-river-near-cocoa

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