Fisheating Creek near Lake Placid water level
River gauge, Fisheating Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.5 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Fisheating Creek near Lake Placid, where the gauge shows 72.87 ft.
The median for mid-October is 73.43 ft, based on 23 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.56 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 73.23 ft, a difference of −0.36 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 72.77 ft – 74.14 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 73.43 ft0.56 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 72.20 ft – 76.17 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 73.23 ft−0.36 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 72.77 ft – 74.14 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 72.47 ft – 74.14 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Fisheating Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisheating Creek at PalmdaleRiver gauge, Fisheating Creek | 4.06 ft | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Fisheating Creek at LakeportRiver gauge, Fisheating Creek | 12.95 ft | Very low | −0.25 ft | 27 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine Creek near De Soto CityRiver gauge, Josephine Creek | 3.45 ft | Normal | −0.13 ft | 12 mi |
| Arbuckle Creek near De Soto CityRiver gauge, Arbuckle Creek | 4.02 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Prairie Creek Upstream of SR 31 near Fort OgdenRiver gauge, Prairie Creek Upstream of SR 31 | 7.87 ft | Normal | −0.18 ft | 21 mi |
| Harney Pond Canal 2.4 Miles below S70 near LakeportCanal gauge, Harney Pond Canal 2.4 Miles | 18.63 ft | Low | −0.37 ft | 22 mi |
| Charlie Creek near CrewsvilleRiver gauge, Charlie Creek | 14.33 ft | Normal | +0.18 ft | 22 mi |
| Prairie Creek near Fort OgdenRiver gauge, Prairie Creek | 4.74 ft | Normal | −0.31 ft | 23 mi |
| Carter Creek near SebringRiver gauge, Carter Creek | 6.09 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 23 mi |
| Charlie Creek near GardnerRiver gauge, Charlie Creek | 5.24 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Fisheating Creek near Lake Placid higher than last year?
No, it is 0.36 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 73.23 ft.
What is a normal level for Fisheating Creek near Lake Placid in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 73.43 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 72.20 ft and 76.17 ft, based on 23 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 Fisheating Creek near Lake Placid today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT, the water level was 72.87 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Fisheating Creek near Lake Placid rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Fisheating Creek near Lake Placid normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 23 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:02255600(Agency page)- Coordinates
27.20921, -81.46146(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 | 72.87 ft | 2026-10-19 15:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.5 cfs | 2026-10-19 15:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Fisheating Creek near Lake Placid (usgs:02255600). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/fisheating-creek-near-lake-placid
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