Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola water level
River gauge, Elevenmile Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 41.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola is well above normal at 5.46 ft.
That puts it 0.59 ft above the median of 4.88 ft for mid-October, based on 30 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 5.12 ft (+0.34 ft). The record high is 18.18 ft, set on September 16, 2020.
It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.02 ft and 8.31 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.88 ft0.59 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.40 ft – 5.43 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.12 ft+0.34 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 5.02 ft – 8.31 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.68 ft – 8.71 ft
- Highest on record
- 18.18 ftSeptember 16, 2020
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.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.18 ft | September 16, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styx River at SeminoleRiver gauge, Styx River | 9.12 ft | Low | +0.24 ft | 8 mi |
| Escambia River near MolinoRiver gauge, Escambia River | 2.16 ft | Normal | −0.17 ft | 13 mi |
| Styx River near ElsanorRiver gauge, Styx River | 1.82 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Perdido River at Barrineau ParkRiver gauge, Perdido River | 1.53 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Styx River near Loxley, at Smiths SidingRiver gauge, Styx River | 3.98 ft | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Magnolia River at US 98 near Foley, AlabamaRiver gauge, Magnolia River | 2.53 ft | Very low | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Yellow River near MiltonRiver gauge, Yellow River | 38.71 ft | High | −0.38 ft | 25 mi |
| Big Coldwater Creek near MiltonRiver gauge, Big Coldwater Creek | 2.65 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola compare with last year?
It is 0.34 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.12 ft.
What is a normal level for Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.88 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.40 ft and 5.43 ft, based on 30 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 Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 PM CDT, the water level was 5.46 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.24 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola?
The highest level on record is 18.18 ft on September 16, 2020.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02376115(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.49825, -87.33581(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 | 5.46 ft | 2026-10-20 21:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 41.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola (usgs:02376115). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/elevenmile-creek-near-west-pensacola
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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer