Carter Creek near Sebring water level
River gauge, Carter Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 25.9 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Carter Creek near Sebring reads 6.08 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 6.09 ft, based on 34 years of readings, and the gauge is right on it. On the same day last year the reading was 5.75 ft, a difference of +0.33 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.54 ft and 6.99 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 34 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.09 ft0.00 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 5.20 ft – 7.47 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (34 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.75 ft+0.33 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 5.54 ft – 6.99 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.81 ft – 7.69 ft
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbuckle Creek near De Soto CityRiver gauge, Arbuckle Creek | 3.97 ft | Normal | −0.16 ft | 8 mi |
| Josephine Creek near De Soto CityRiver gauge, Josephine Creek | 3.51 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 11 mi |
| Livingston Creek near FrostproofRiver gauge, Livingston Creek | 41.59 ft | Very low | −0.05 ft | 13 mi |
| Charlie Creek near CrewsvilleRiver gauge, Charlie Creek | 14.18 ft | Normal | +0.12 ft | 19 mi |
| Lake Weohyakapka at Indian Lake EstatesLake, Lake Weohyakapka | 60.84 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| Tiger Creek near Babson ParkRiver gauge, Tiger Creek | 44.04 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 20 mi |
| Bowlegs Creek near Fort MeadeRiver gauge, Bowlegs Creek | 3.70 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 22 mi |
| Fisheating Creek near Lake PlacidRiver gauge, Fisheating Creek | 72.82 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Carter Creek near Sebring higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.33 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.75 ft.
What is a normal level for Carter Creek near Sebring in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.09 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.20 ft and 7.47 ft, based on 34 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 Carter Creek near Sebring today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 07:15 PM EDT, the water level was 6.08 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Carter Creek near Sebring rising or falling?
Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.22 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Carter Creek near Sebring normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 34 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:02270000(Agency page)- Coordinates
27.53226, -81.38757(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 | 6.08 ft | 2026-10-18 23:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 25.9 cfs | 2026-10-18 23:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Carter Creek near Sebring (usgs:02270000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/carter-creek-near-sebring
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