Wakulla River near Crawfordville water level
River gauge, Wakulla River, Florida, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 669 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Wakulla River near Crawfordville is above normal at 3.92 ft.
The median for mid-October is 3.50 ft, based on 20 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.42 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 4.41 ft, a difference of −0.49 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.80 ft and 5.72 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.50 ft0.42 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.68 ft – 4.14 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (20 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.41 ft−0.49 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.80 ft – 5.72 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.11 ft – 5.72 ft
- Highest on record
- 9.02 ftJuly 10, 2005
Floating and fishing near Wakulla River near Crawfordville
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.02 ft | July 10, 2005 |
| 2 | 8.93 ft | October 10, 2018 |
| 3 | 7.49 ft | September 2, 2016 |
| 4 | 7.12 ft | June 26, 2014 |
| 5 | 6.32 ft | August 26, 2008 |
| 6 | 5.90 ft | March 1, 2013 |
| 7 | 5.77 ft | January 25, 2010 |
| 8 | 5.76 ft | April 6, 2009 |
| 9 | 4.68 ft | December 25, 2006 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakulla Spring near CrawfordvilleRiver gauge, Wakulla Spring | 5.46 ft | High | −0.09 ft | 2.8 mi |
| St. Marks River near NewportRiver gauge, St. Marks River | 6.67 ft | Very high | −0.04 ft | 8 mi |
| Spring Creek near Spring CreekTidal gauge, Spring Creek | −1.15 ft | Very low | +0.66 ft | 11 mi |
| Sopchoppy River near SopchoppyRiver gauge, Sopchoppy River | 11.05 ft | Very high | −0.52 ft | 15 mi |
| Aucilla River near Mouth near Nutall RiseEstuary gauge, Aucilla River | 3.61 ft | Very low | +0.83 ft | 18 mi |
| Wacissa River at Thomas Spring near WacissaRiver gauge, Wacissa River | 29.54 ft | Very low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Econfina River at Econfina River State Park near PerryTidal gauge, Econfina River | 0.07 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 24 mi |
| Ochlockonee River near HavanaRiver gauge, Ochlockonee River | 19.29 ft | Very high | −0.73 ft | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Wakulla River near Crawfordville higher than last year?
No, it is 0.49 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.41 ft.
What is a normal level for the Wakulla River near Crawfordville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.50 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.68 ft and 4.14 ft, based on 20 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 Wakulla River near Crawfordville today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:30 PM EDT, the water level was 3.92 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Wakulla River near Crawfordville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 1.20 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Wakulla River near Crawfordville normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wakulla River near Crawfordville?
The highest level on record is 9.02 ft on July 10, 2005.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02327022(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.21385, -84.26158(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 | 3.92 ft | 2026-10-19 20:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 669 cfs | 2026-10-19 20:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Wakulla River near Crawfordville (usgs:02327022). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/wakulla-river-near-crawfordville
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