Blackwater Creek near Cassia water level
River gauge, Blackwater Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 57.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Blackwater Creek near Cassia shows 7.23 ft, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.81 ft above the median of 6.42 ft for mid-October, based on 45 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 6.28 ft (+0.95 ft).
The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.17 ft and 7.33 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 45 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.42 ft0.81 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 5.00 ft – 8.02 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (45 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 6.28 ft+0.95 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.17 ft – 7.33 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 5.42 ft – 7.58 ft
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Blackwater Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Creek near KnightsRiver gauge, Blackwater Creek | 72.60 ft | Very high | −0.20 ft | 65 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wekiva River near SanfordRiver gauge, Wekiva River | 3.50 ft | High | −0.12 ft | 6.0 mi |
| Wolf Branch at Fcrr near Mount DoraRiver gauge, Wolf Branch | 75.27 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 9 mi |
| Blue Springs near Orange CityRiver gauge, Blue Springs | 3.58 ft | Normal | +0.10 ft | 10 mi |
| St. Johns River near SanfordRiver gauge, St. Johns River | 4.05 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| St. Johns River near De LandRiver gauge, St. Johns River | 3.39 ft | Normal | +0.16 ft | 11 mi |
| Little Wekiva River near Altamonte SpringsRiver gauge, Little Wekiva River | 23.84 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 14 mi |
| Soldier Creek near LongwoodRiver gauge, Soldier Creek | 5.27 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 15 mi |
| Apopka-Beauclair Canal below Dam near AstatulaRiver gauge, Apopka-Beauclair Canal | 62.50 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Blackwater Creek near Cassia compare with last year?
It is 0.95 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.28 ft.
What is a normal level for Blackwater Creek near Cassia in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.42 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.00 ft and 8.02 ft, based on 45 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 Blackwater Creek near Cassia today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:15 AM EDT, the water level was 7.23 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Blackwater Creek near Cassia rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Blackwater Creek near Cassia normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 45 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:02235200(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.87444, -81.48972(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 | 7.23 ft | 2026-10-20 07:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 57.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 07:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Blackwater Creek near Cassia (usgs:02235200). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/blackwater-creek-near-cassia
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