Trout Creek near Sulphur Springs water level
River gauge, Trout Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 21.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Trout Creek near Sulphur Springs is above normal at 36.90 ft.
That puts it 0.89 ft above the median of 36.01 ft for mid-October, based on 49 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 35.33 ft (+1.57 ft).
It has dropped 0.18 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 35.55 ft and 38.82 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 49 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 36.01 ft0.89 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 35.36 ft – 36.97 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (49 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 35.33 ft+1.57 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 35.55 ft – 38.82 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 34.78 ft – 38.82 ft
Floating and fishing near Trout Creek near Sulphur Springs
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Trout Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Creek at Chancey Road at Wesley ChapelRiver gauge, Trout Creek | 61.47 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Trout Creek at Wesley ChapelRiver gauge, Trout Creek | 45.05 ft | Normal | −0.19 ft | 2.5 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Creek at County Line Road at Wesley ChapelRiver gauge, Cypress Creek | 38.76 ft | Normal | −0.22 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Hillsborough River at Morris Branch near ThonotosassaRiver gauge, Hillsborough River | 27.03 ft | High | −0.20 ft | 4.0 mi |
| Cypress Creek near Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Cypress Creek | 28.75 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 4.3 mi |
| Cypress Creek at SR 54 at Worthington GardensRiver gauge, Cypress Creek | 6.71 ft | High | −0.17 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Hillsborough River at Fowler Av near Temple TerraceRiver gauge, Hillsborough River | 22.29 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Hillsborough River at State Park near ZephyrhillsRiver gauge, Hillsborough River | 2.44 ft | Very high | −0.26 ft | 8 mi |
| Curiosity Creek at 122nd Ave near Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Curiosity Creek | 29.78 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Hillsborough River near TampaRiver gauge, Hillsborough River | 21.64 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Trout Creek near Sulphur Springs compare with last year?
It is 1.57 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 35.33 ft.
What is a normal level for Trout Creek near Sulphur Springs in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 36.01 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 35.36 ft and 36.97 ft, based on 49 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 Trout Creek near Sulphur Springs today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT, the water level was 36.90 ft. Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Trout Creek near Sulphur Springs rising or falling?
Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Trout Creek near Sulphur Springs normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 49 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:02303350(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.13472, -82.36194(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 | 36.90 ft | 2026-10-20 16:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 21.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 16:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Trout Creek near Sulphur Springs (usgs:02303350). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/trout-creek-near-sulphur-springs
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