Black Lake Outlet at S-101A, at Lake Buena Vista water level

Name: Black Lake Outlet at S-101A, at Lake Buena Vista water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Black Lake Outlet, Florida, United States

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Normal for late October

Water level

94.51ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT (30 min ago)

Flow: 0.1 cfs
Water temperature: 74 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Black Lake Outlet at S-101A, at Lake Buena Vista, where the gauge shows 94.51 ft.

That puts it 0.02 ft below the median of 94.53 ft for late October, based on 40 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 94.53 ft (−0.02 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 94.51 ft – 94.74 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 74 °F.

Compared with 40 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 94.53 ft0.02 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 94.49 ft – 94.59 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (40 years of records)
Same day last year: 94.53 ft−0.02 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 94.51 ft – 94.74 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 94.39 ft – 94.76 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.07 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

21 Wed 82° 60° – Wind 12 mph

22 Thu 80° 56° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 82° 65° – Wind 15 mph

24 Sat 82° 69° 0.08 in Wind 19 mph

25 Sun 83° 72° 0.02 in Wind 22 mph

26 Mon 83° 70° – Wind 16 mph

27 Tue 85° 71° – Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:52 PM Daylight 11 hr, 21 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Lake Buena Vis Tributary at Hotel Pl Blvd at Lake Buena VistaRiver gauge, Lake Buena Vis Tributary	89.49 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	0.6 mi
Lateral 101 at S-101, near Lake Buena VistaRiver gauge, Lateral 101	89.99 ft	Normal	±0	0.9 mi
Lateral 101 below S-101 near Buena VistaRiver gauge, Lateral 101	84.52 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	0.9 mi
Cypress Creek at VinelandRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	27.3 cfs	High	−1.6 cfs	1.1 mi
Lateral 103 below S-103A near VinelandRiver gauge, Lateral 103	89.95 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	1.2 mi
Cypress Creek Canal at S-103A near VinelandRiver gauge, Cypress Creek Canal	92.98 ft	Normal	−0.12 ft	1.2 mi
South Lake Outlet below S-15 near VinelandRiver gauge, South Lake Outlet	89.13 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	3.0 mi
South Lake Outlet at S-15, near VinelandRiver gauge, South Lake Outlet	94.21 ft	Very high	−0.02 ft	3.0 mi

Questions and answers

How does Black Lake Outlet at S-101A, at Lake Buena Vista compare with last year?

It is 0.02 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 94.53 ft.

What is a normal level for Black Lake Outlet at S-101A, at Lake Buena Vista in late October?

The median for late October is 94.53 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 94.49 ft and 94.59 ft, based on 40 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 Black Lake Outlet at S-101A, at Lake Buena Vista today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT, the water level was 94.51 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Black Lake Outlet at S-101A, at Lake Buena Vista rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Black Lake Outlet at S-101A, at Lake Buena Vista normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 40 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:02264051 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 28.37444, -81.51500 (WGS84)
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	94.51 ft	2026-10-21 09:00	Provisional
Flow	0.1 cfs	2026-10-21 09:00	Provisional
Water temperature	74 °F	2026-10-21 09:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Black Lake Outlet at S-101A, at Lake Buena Vista (usgs:02264051). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/black-lake-outlet-at-s-101a-at-lake-buena-vista

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