Thomas Creek at Sh 115 near Callahan water level
River gauge, Thomas Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Thomas Creek at Sh 115 near Callahan: the latest reading is 12.06 ft, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 1.54 ft above the median of 10.52 ft for mid-October, based on 5 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 9.82 ft (+2.24 ft).
It is still going down, by 0.28 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 9.68 ft – 15.39 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 10.52 ft1.54 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 9.55 ft – 12.15 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (5 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 9.82 ft+2.24 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 9.68 ft – 15.39 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 9.06 ft – 15.39 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trout River near Jacksonville FlaTidal gauge, Trout River | 2.03 ft | Flooding | +0.71 ft | 8 mi |
| Nassau River near TisoniaTidal gauge, Nassau River | 13.55 ft | Very high | −0.13 ft | 11 mi |
| St. Johns River at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, St. Johns River | 13.18 ft | Very high | +0.06 ft | 15 mi |
| Cedar River at San Juan Avenue at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, Cedar River | 13.54 ft | Very high | +0.04 ft | 16 mi |
| Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. JacksonvilleTidal gauge, Pottsburg Creek | 1.95 ft | Flooding | +0.16 ft | 20 mi |
| Pottsburg Creek near South JacksonvilleRiver gauge, Pottsburg Creek | 20.45 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 20 mi |
| St. Marys River near MacclennyRiver gauge, St. Marys River | 5.61 ft | High | −0.50 ft | 22 mi |
| Ortega River at Kirwin Road near JacksonvilleRiver gauge, Ortega River | 7.12 ft | High | −0.26 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Thomas Creek at Sh 115 near Callahan compare with last year?
It is 2.24 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9.82 ft.
What is a normal level for Thomas Creek at Sh 115 near Callahan in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 10.52 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.55 ft and 12.15 ft, based on 5 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 Thomas Creek at Sh 115 near Callahan today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 AM EDT, the water level was 12.06 ft. Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Thomas Creek at Sh 115 near Callahan rising or falling?
Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 2.75 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Thomas Creek at Sh 115 near Callahan normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 5 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:02231284(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.51889, -81.76528(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- 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 | 12.06 ft | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Thomas Creek at Sh 115 near Callahan (usgs:02231284). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/thomas-creek-at-sh-115-near-callahan
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer