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Charlie Creek near Gardner water level

River gauge, Charlie Creek, Florida, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

5.23ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
175 cfs
3 5 8

History

History
510ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 19510ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
51015ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 1951015ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
51015ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 202651015ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
51015ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202651015ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Charlie Creek near Gardner reads 5.23 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 4.32 ft, based on 52 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.91 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 3.08 ft, a difference of +2.15 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.44 ft and 8.42 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 52 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
4.32 ft0.91 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.28 ft – 8.65 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (52 years of records)
Same day last year
3.08 ft+2.15 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
4.44 ft – 8.42 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.46 ft – 8.42 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.

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:56 PM Daylight 11 hr, 26 min First quarter 61%

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Other gauges on Charlie Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Charlie Creek near CrewsvilleRiver gauge, Charlie Creek 14.37 ft Normal +0.20 ft 9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Peace River at US 17 at Zolfo SpringsRiver gauge, Peace River 6.75 ft Normal −0.86 ft 9 mi
Horse Creek near LimestoneRiver gauge, Horse Creek 53.20 ft Normal −0.02 ft 11 mi
Peace River at SR 70 at ArcadiaRiver gauge, Peace River 4.73 ft Normal −0.36 ft 12 mi
Peace River at State Highway 664A near WauchulaRiver gauge, Peace River 43.41 ft Normal −0.52 ft 14 mi
Little Charlie Creek near Mouth near WauchulaRiver gauge, Little Charlie Creek 48.62 ft Normal −0.74 ft 14 mi
Joshua Creek at NocateeRiver gauge, Joshua Creek 5.46 ft Normal −0.12 ft 15 mi
Horse Creek near Myakka HeadRiver gauge, Horse Creek 12.50 ft Very high −0.08 ft 16 mi
Horse Creek at SR 72 near ArcadiaRiver gauge, Horse Creek 8.24 ft Very high −0.94 ft 17 mi

Questions and answers

Is Charlie Creek near Gardner higher than last year?

Yes, it is 2.15 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.08 ft.

What is a normal level for Charlie Creek near Gardner in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.32 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.28 ft and 8.65 ft, based on 52 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 Charlie Creek near Gardner today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT, the water level was 5.23 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Charlie Creek near Gardner rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.12 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Charlie Creek near Gardner normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 52 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:02296500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
27.37504, -81.79647 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 5.23 ft 2026-10-19 18:00 Provisional
Flow 175 cfs 2026-10-19 18:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Charlie Creek near Gardner (usgs:02296500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/charlie-creek-near-gardner

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