Withlacoochee River at US 41 at Dunnellon water level

Name: Withlacoochee River at US 41 at Dunnellon water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Withlacoochee River, Florida, United States

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Above flood stage

Water level

28.28ft Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 777 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

The Withlacoochee River at US 41 at Dunnellon is in flood: the latest reading is 28.28 ft, against a flood stage of 28.20 ft.

That puts it 0.25 ft above the median of 28.04 ft for mid-October, based on 26 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 27.52 ft (+0.76 ft). The record high is 32.20 ft, set on April 1, 1960.

It is still going down, by 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. Follow National Weather Service flood warnings for the area, and never drive through flooded roads. The 30-day range is 28.28 ft – 29.27 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 28.04 ft0.25 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 27.61 ft – 29.01 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year: 27.52 ft+0.76 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 28.28 ft – 29.27 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 27.41 ft – 29.27 ft
Highest on record: 32.20 ftApril 1, 1960

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

What happens at each level

36.70 ft: Water reaches the base of the US-41 bridge.
31.20 ft: In Marion county, water begins to flood areas between the river and the railroad west of Mary Street. In Citrus county, flooding expands over a large area north of West Dunnellon Road and the river.
30.20 ft: In Citrus county, flooding expands to include West Dupage Drive and areas between the river at West Martin Luther King Lane.
29.20 ft: In Citrus county, water overflows into areas along West Dupage Trail and North Waterway, affecting structures not elevated.
28.28 ft: Right now
28.20 ft: Docks and boat ramps flood along the river in Citrus and Marion counties.

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	32.20 ft	April 1, 1960
2	30.80 ft	October 12, 1961
3	30.65 ft	July 17, 1934
4	29.61 ft	September 27, 2004
5	29.01 ft	November 2, 2024
6	28.90 ft	March 20, 1998
7	28.84 ft	September 12, 1964
8	28.80 ft	January 20, 1998
9	28.74 ft	August 9, 2003
10	28.60 ft	October 8, 2017

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 75° 57° – Wind 16 mph

20 Tue 75° 54° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 79° 53° – Wind 13 mph

22 Thu 78° 60° – Wind 12 mph

23 Fri 79° 58° – Wind 14 mph

24 Sat 79° 62° 0.04 in Wind 19 mph

25 Sun 78° 66° – Wind 22 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 23 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on the Withlacoochee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Withlacoochee River at RitalRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	49.68 ft	Normal	+0.25 ft	39 mi
Withlacoochee River at CroomRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	5.22 ft	Normal	+0.13 ft	35 mi
Withlacoochee River at NobletonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	40.81 ft	Normal	+0.06 ft	30 mi
Withlacoochee River near PineolaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	40.74 ft	Normal	+0.04 ft	26 mi
Withlacoochee River near Floral CityRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	40.39 ft	Normal	+0.05 ft	26 mi
Withlacoochee River at Wysong Dam, at CarlsonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	36.99 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	23 mi
Withlacoochee River near RutlandRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	35.21 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	20 mi
Withlacoochee River near InvernessRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	21.40 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	14 mi
Withlacoochee River at SR 200 near HolderRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	1.83 ft	Low	−0.12 ft	8 mi
Withlacoochee River at Inglis Dam near DunnellonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	27.28 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	10 mi
Withlacoochee River below Inglis Dam near DunnellonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	0.60 ft	Low	+1.29 ft	10 mi
Withlacoochee River at Chambers Is near YankeetownRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	−0.61 ft	No reference yet	+1.47 ft	18 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Rainbow River at DunnellonRiver gauge, Rainbow River	4.15 ft	Normal	−0.13 ft	1.0 mi
Rainbow River near DunnellonRiver gauge, Rainbow River	6.12 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	2.9 mi
Withlacoochee R Bypass Channel near Inglis FlaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee R Bypass Channel	27.09 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	11 mi
Saragassa Canal at Crystal RiverCanal gauge, Saragassa Canal	269 cfs	Very high	−6.0 cfs	13 mi
Crystal River near Crystal RiverTidal gauge, Crystal River	4,380 cfs	Very high	−160.0 cfs	14 mi
Gum Springs near HolderRiver gauge, Gum Springs	8.98 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	15 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Withlacoochee River at US 41 at Dunnellon compare with last year?

It is 0.76 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 27.52 ft.

What is flood stage for the Withlacoochee River at US 41 at Dunnellon?

The official flood stage is 28.20 ft. The current reading is above it.

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 Withlacoochee River at US 41 at Dunnellon today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT, the water level was 28.28 ft. Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Withlacoochee River at US 41 at Dunnellon rising or falling?

Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.63 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Withlacoochee River at US 41 at Dunnellon normal?

Above flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Withlacoochee River at US 41 at Dunnellon?

The highest level on record is 32.20 ft on April 1, 1960.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02313200 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.04583, -82.46472 (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	28.28 ft	2026-10-19 14:45	Provisional
Flow	777 cfs	2026-10-19 14:45	Provisional

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