Cypress Creek near San Antonio water level

Name: Cypress Creek near San Antonio water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Cypress Creek, Florida, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

72.47ft Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 AM EDT (57 min ago)

Flow: 63.1 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Cypress Creek near San Antonio is well above normal at 72.47 ft.

That puts it 2.07 ft above the median of 70.40 ft for mid-October, based on 48 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 69.80 ft (+2.67 ft).

It has dropped 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 69.29 ft and 72.91 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 48 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 70.40 ft2.07 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.57 ft – 72.16 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (48 years of records)
Same day last year: 69.80 ft+2.67 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 69.29 ft – 72.91 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 67.57 ft – 72.91 ft

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.10 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

19 Mon 80° 59° – Wind 16 mph

20 Tue 79° 58° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 78° 56° – Wind 12 mph

22 Thu 79° 62° – Wind 13 mph

23 Fri 80° 60° – Wind 15 mph

24 Sat 83° 63° 0.01 in Wind 20 mph

25 Sun 80° 67° – Wind 19 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:56 PM Daylight 11 hr, 22 min First quarter 66%

Map

Other gauges on Cypress Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cypress Creek at VinelandRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	28.9 cfs	High	±0	53 mi
Cypress Creek at SR 54 at Worthington GardensRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	6.78 ft	High	−0.17 ft	10 mi
Cypress Creek at County Line Road at Wesley ChapelRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	38.85 ft	Normal	−0.23 ft	11 mi
Cypress Creek near Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	28.76 ft	High	−0.02 ft	16 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cypress Creek Tributary near Wesley ChapelRiver gauge, Cypress Creek Tributary	58.93 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	4.5 mi
Trout Creek at Chancey Road at Wesley ChapelRiver gauge, Trout Creek	61.49 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	8 mi
Pithlachascotee River near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River	51.86 ft	Very high	−0.08 ft	9 mi
Fivemile Creek below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Fivemile Creek	47.78 ft	High	−0.09 ft	11 mi
Trout Creek at Wesley ChapelRiver gauge, Trout Creek	45.13 ft	Normal	−0.21 ft	11 mi
Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River	41.75 ft	High	−0.06 ft	12 mi
Trout Creek near Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Trout Creek	36.97 ft	High	−0.19 ft	13 mi
South Branch Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, South Branch Anclote River	3.88 ft	Very high	−0.10 ft	14 mi

Questions and answers

How does Cypress Creek near San Antonio compare with last year?

It is 2.67 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 69.80 ft.

What is a normal level for Cypress Creek near San Antonio in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 70.40 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.57 ft and 72.16 ft, based on 48 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 Cypress Creek near San Antonio today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 AM EDT, the water level was 72.47 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Cypress Creek near San Antonio rising or falling?

Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.44 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Cypress Creek near San Antonio normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 48 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:02303400 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 28.32389, -82.38361 (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	72.47 ft	2026-10-20 05:30	Provisional
Flow	63.1 cfs	2026-10-20 05:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Cypress Creek near San Antonio (usgs:02303400). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/cypress-creek-near-san-antonio

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