Anclote River near Odessa water level
River gauge, Anclote River, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 111 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Anclote River near Odessa reads 3.43 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2.47 ft, based on 19 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.96 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 0.95 ft, a difference of +2.48 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.28 ft and 5.34 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.47 ft0.96 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.37 ft – 34.44 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.95 ft+2.48 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.28 ft – 5.34 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- −0.14 ft – 5.34 ft
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Anclote River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anclote River at Little Road near ElfersRiver gauge, Anclote River | 12.67 ft | Very high | −0.45 ft | 4.5 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pithlachascotee River near New Port RicheyRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River | 20.68 ft | Very high | −0.09 ft | 3.5 mi |
| South Branch Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, South Branch Anclote River | 3.97 ft | Very high | −0.11 ft | 4.0 mi |
| Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River | 41.81 ft | High | −0.06 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Fivemile Creek below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Fivemile Creek | 47.86 ft | High | −0.10 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Brooker Creek near Lake FernRiver gauge, Brooker Creek | 3.43 ft | High | −0.25 ft | 7 mi |
| Brooker Creek at Van Dyke Road near Citrus ParkRiver gauge, Brooker Creek | 18.74 ft | High | −0.08 ft | 7 mi |
| Pithlachascotee River near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River | 51.92 ft | Very high | −0.07 ft | 8 mi |
| Pithlachascotee River at Main St at New Port RicheyTidal gauge, Pithlachascotee River | 13.3 cfs | Normal | −275.7 cfs | 8 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Anclote River near Odessa higher than last year?
Yes, it is 2.48 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.95 ft.
What is a normal level for the Anclote River near Odessa in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.47 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.37 ft and 34.44 ft, based on 19 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 Anclote River near Odessa today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT, the water level was 3.43 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Anclote River near Odessa rising or falling?
Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.19 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Anclote River near Odessa normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 19 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:02309740(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.22953, -82.59531(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 | 3.43 ft | 2026-10-19 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 111 cfs | 2026-10-19 09:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Anclote River near Odessa (usgs:02309740). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/anclote-river-near-odessa
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