Charlie Creek near Gardner water level
River gauge, Charlie Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 175 cfs
History
20252026
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.
Map
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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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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