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Bear Creek near Bayonet Point water level

River gauge, Bear Creek, Florida, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

2.68ft Steady over the last 24 hours

2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7

History

2.52.83.03.3ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 192.52.83.03.3ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
2.52.83.03.3ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 192.52.83.03.3ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
234ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026234ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
234ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026234ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Bear Creek near Bayonet Point shows 2.68 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 2.45 ft, based on 13 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.23 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.53 ft, a difference of +0.15 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.62 ft and 2.88 ft.

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

Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.45 ft0.23 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.40 ft – 2.67 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (13 years of records)
Same day last year
2.53 ft+0.15 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.62 ft – 2.88 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.14 ft – 2.88 ft

High water at Bear Creek near Bayonet Point

The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.

Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:58 PM Daylight 11 hr, 24 min First quarter 59%

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Other gauges on Bear Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Bear Creek at SR 52 near Bayonet PointRiver gauge, Bear Creek 8.02 ft Normal ±0 1.6 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Pithlachascotee River at Main St at New Port RicheyTidal gauge, Pithlachascotee River 88.8 cfs Normal −291.2 cfs 6 mi
Pithlachascotee River near New Port RicheyRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River 20.67 ft Very high −0.09 ft 7 mi
Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River 41.81 ft High −0.05 ft 8 mi
Anclote River at Little Road near ElfersRiver gauge, Anclote River 12.62 ft Very high −0.46 ft 9 mi
Fivemile Creek below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Fivemile Creek 47.85 ft High −0.10 ft 9 mi
Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, Anclote River 3.42 ft Normal −0.12 ft 10 mi
Pithlachascotee River near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River 51.92 ft Very high −0.06 ft 10 mi
South Branch Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, South Branch Anclote River 3.96 ft Very high −0.11 ft 14 mi

Questions and answers

Is Bear Creek near Bayonet Point higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.15 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.53 ft.

What is a normal level for Bear Creek near Bayonet Point in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.45 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.40 ft and 2.67 ft, based on 13 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 Bear Creek near Bayonet Point today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 07:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.68 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Bear Creek near Bayonet Point rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Bear Creek near Bayonet Point normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 13 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.

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Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02310368 (Agency page)
Coordinates
28.33878, -82.69878 (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 2.68 ft 2026-10-19 11:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Bear Creek near Bayonet Point (usgs:02310368). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/bear-creek-near-bayonet-point

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer