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Withlacoochee River at US 84, near Quitman water level

River gauge, Withlacoochee River, Georgia, United States

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Right now

Very high for mid-October

Water level

9.48ft Down 2.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
2,330 cfs
Water temperature
66 °F
3 5 8 10

History

History
51015ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 2051015ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
1020ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 201020ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
-01020ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026-01020ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
-01020ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026-01020ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

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.

18 Sun 67° 51° – Wind 15 mph
19 Mon 70° 50° – Wind 12 mph
20 Tue 75° 50° – Wind 8 mph
21 Wed 77° 53° – Wind 8 mph
22 Thu 78° 54° – Wind 5 mph
23 Fri 78° 55° – Wind 9 mph
24 Sat 76° 56° – Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:40 AM Sunset 06:58 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min Waxing gibbous 69%

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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.