Withlacoochee River at US 84, near Quitman water level
River gauge, Withlacoochee River, Georgia, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 2,330 cfs
- Water temperature
- 66 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The Withlacoochee River at US 84, near Quitman is well above normal at 9.48 ft.
The median for mid-October is 2.08 ft, based on 32 years of readings, so the river stage is 7.40 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.70 ft, a difference of +7.78 ft.
It has dropped 2.08 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.85 ft and 14.61 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 66 °F.
Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.08 ft7.40 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.72 ft – 4.44 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.70 ft+7.78 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.85 ft – 14.61 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.62 ft – 14.57 ft
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Withlacoochee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withlacoochee River near RutlandRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 35.20 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 153 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near InvernessRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 21.40 ft | Low | ±0 | 148 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at SR 200 near HolderRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 1.73 ft | Low | −0.09 ft | 141 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at US 41 at DunnellonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 28.15 ft | Normal | −0.13 ft | 134 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at Inglis Dam near DunnellonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 27.27 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 133 mi |
| Withlacoochee River below Inglis Dam near DunnellonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 1.79 ft | Normal | +1.44 ft | 133 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at Chambers Is near YankeetownRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 0.61 ft | No reference yet | +1.59 ft | 130 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at Skipper Bridge Road, near BemissRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 8.04 ft | Very high | −1.58 ft | 15 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at US 41 near ValdostaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 12.17 ft | Very high | −0.99 ft | 11 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near PinettaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 11.82 ft | Very high | −0.91 ft | 18 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near LeeRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 35.79 ft | High | −0.18 ft | 31 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River at GA 122, near HahiraRiver gauge, Little River | 9.52 ft | Very high | −1.18 ft | 14 mi |
| Madison Blue Spring near Blue SpringsRiver gauge, Madison Blue Spring | 14.01 ft | Very high | −0.57 ft | 25 mi |
| Little River near AdelRiver gauge, Little River | 4.59 ft | Very high | −0.42 ft | 26 mi |
| Alapaha River at StatenvilleRiver gauge, Alapaha River | 14.56 ft | Very high | +0.03 ft | 26 mi |
| Alapaha River near Jennings FlaRiver gauge, Alapaha River | 72.02 ft | Very high | +0.13 ft | 26 mi |
| Ochlockonee River at GA 188, near CoolidgeRiver gauge, Ochlockonee River | 3.78 ft | High | −0.51 ft | 32 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Withlacoochee River at US 84, near Quitman higher than last year?
Yes, it is 7.78 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.70 ft.
What is a normal level for the Withlacoochee River at US 84, near Quitman in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.08 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.72 ft and 4.44 ft, based on 32 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 Withlacoochee River at US 84, near Quitman today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT, the water level was 9.48 ft. Down 2.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Withlacoochee River at US 84, near Quitman rising or falling?
Down 2.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 3.73 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Withlacoochee River at US 84, near Quitman normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 32 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:02318500(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.79331, -83.45344(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 | 9.48 ft | 2026-10-20 15:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2,330 cfs | 2026-10-20 15:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 66 °F | 2026-10-20 15:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Withlacoochee River at US 84, near Quitman (usgs:02318500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/withlacoochee-river-at-us-84-near-quitman
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