Caloosahatchee River at S-79, Nr.olga water level
River gauge, Caloosahatchee River, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 614 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Caloosahatchee River at S-79, Nr.olga is at 2.98 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.19 ft below the median of 3.17 ft for mid-October, based on 33 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 3.13 ft (−0.15 ft).
It has risen 3.24 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between −0.28 ft and 3.46 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 33 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.17 ft0.19 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.78 ft – 3.30 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (33 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.13 ft−0.15 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- −0.28 ft – 3.46 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.28 ft – 3.49 ft
Floating and fishing near Caloosahatchee River at S-79, Nr.olga
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.76 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Creek at State Highway at OlgaTidal gauge, Telegraph Creek | 30.5 cfs | Low | −27.1 cfs | 0.7 mi |
| Orange River near BuckinghamTidal gauge, Orange River | 122 cfs | Normal | −25.0 cfs | 4.6 mi |
| Popash Creek at Leetana Rd. near North Fort MyersTidal gauge, Popash Creek | 7.6 cfs | Normal | −2.2 cfs | 7 mi |
| Townsend Canal near AlvaCanal gauge, Townsend Canal | 1.65 ft | Normal | +0.13 ft | 8 mi |
| Jacks Branch at Creek 78 near Fort DenaudRiver gauge, Jacks Branch | 1.65 ft | Normal | +0.11 ft | 11 mi |
| Gator Slough West of Us-41 near Fort MyersRiver gauge, Gator Slough West of Us-41 | 12.74 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 14 mi |
| Whiskey Creek at Fort MyersRiver gauge, Whiskey Creek | 3.08 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Sixmile Cypress Creek near Fort MyersRiver gauge, Sixmile Cypress Creek | 5.92 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Caloosahatchee River at S-79, Nr.olga compare with last year?
It is 0.15 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.13 ft.
What is a normal level for the Caloosahatchee River at S-79, Nr.olga in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.17 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.78 ft and 3.30 ft, based on 33 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 Caloosahatchee River at S-79, Nr.olga today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.98 ft. Up 3.24 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Caloosahatchee River at S-79, Nr.olga rising or falling?
Up 3.24 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.13 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Caloosahatchee River at S-79, Nr.olga normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 33 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:02292900(Agency page)- Coordinates
26.72173, -81.69318(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 | 2.98 ft | 2026-10-19 22:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 614 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Caloosahatchee River at S-79, Nr.olga (usgs:02292900). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/caloosahatchee-river-at-s-79-nr-olga
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