Aucilla River at Lamont water level
River gauge, Aucilla River, Florida, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 22.3 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Aucilla River at Lamont is above normal at 46.98 ft.
The median for mid-October is 6.63 ft, based on 58 years of readings, so the river stage is 40.35 ft above typical. It is 6.02 ft below the flood stage of 53.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 46.29 ft, a difference of +0.69 ft.
It has dropped 0.15 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 45.76 ft and 47.87 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 58 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.63 ft40.35 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.14 ft – 47.22 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (58 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 46.29 ft+0.69 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 45.76 ft – 47.87 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 45.76 ft – 47.87 ft
- Highest on record
- 58.77 ftApril 8, 1973
- Lowest on record
- 42.79 ftFebruary 15, 1957
Floating and fishing near Aucilla River at Lamont
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Flood stage here is 53.00 ft, 6.02 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 62.00 ft
- Major flood damage will occur. Water will reach US Highway 27.
- 56.00 ft
- A few houses near US Highway 27 will flood.
- 55.00 ft
- Widespread lowland flooding will occur. Water will approach a few houses on US Highway 27.
- 53.00 ft
- Minor lowland flooding begins.
- 46.98 ft
- Right now
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 | 58.77 ft | April 8, 1973 |
| 2 | 57.10 ft | September 18, 1957 |
| 3 | 57.06 ft | March 8, 1991 |
| 4 | 56.73 ft | April 9, 1984 |
| 5 | 56.19 ft | February 16, 1986 |
| 6 | 56.10 ft | February 3, 1991 |
| 7 | 55.37 ft | April 8, 2005 |
| 8 | 55.20 ft | March 18, 1959 |
| 9 | 54.62 ft | April 23, 2014 |
| 10 | 54.61 ft | January 25, 2010 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on the Aucilla River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aucilla River near Mouth near Nutall RiseEstuary gauge, Aucilla River | 4.63 ft | Very low | −1.47 ft | 21 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wacissa River at Thomas Spring near WacissaRiver gauge, Wacissa River | 29.53 ft | Very low | −0.05 ft | 11 mi |
| Econfina River near PerryRiver gauge, Econfina River | 5.11 ft | High | −0.13 ft | 14 mi |
| St. Marks River near NewportRiver gauge, St. Marks River | 6.77 ft | Very high | −0.10 ft | 21 mi |
| Econfina River at Econfina River State Park near PerryTidal gauge, Econfina River | 0.26 ft | Very low | −1.05 ft | 22 mi |
| Fenholloway River at FoleyRiver gauge, Fenholloway River | 13.20 ft | Very high | −0.10 ft | 26 mi |
| Fenholloway River near FoleyRiver gauge, Fenholloway River | 6.82 ft | Very high | −0.28 ft | 27 mi |
| Wakulla River near CrawfordvilleRiver gauge, Wakulla River | 4.14 ft | Very high | −0.48 ft | 29 mi |
| Wakulla Spring near CrawfordvilleRiver gauge, Wakulla Spring | 5.69 ft | Very high | −0.24 ft | 31 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Aucilla River at Lamont higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.69 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 46.29 ft.
What is flood stage for the Aucilla River at Lamont?
The official flood stage is 53.00 ft. The level is currently 6.02 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Aucilla River at Lamont in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.63 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.14 ft and 47.22 ft, based on 58 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 Aucilla River at Lamont today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 11:45 PM EDT, the water level was 46.98 ft. Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Aucilla River at Lamont rising or falling?
Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.75 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Aucilla River at Lamont normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 58 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02326500(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.36993, -83.80683(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 46.98 ft | 2026-10-18 03:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 22.3 cfs | 2026-10-18 03:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Aucilla River at Lamont (usgs:02326500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/aucilla-river-at-lamont
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