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SwedenKissimmee River below S-69 near Basinger water level
River gauge, Kissimmee River, Florida, United States
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Water level
History
20252026
What this means
The latest river stage reported for Kissimmee River below S-69 near Basinger is 26.63 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The water is rising: up 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 25.80 ft and 26.76 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to −0.01 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 27.21 ft−0.58 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 25.80 ft – 26.76 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 25.56 ft – 27.33 ft
What the stage means on the water
With no published normal range, paddlers and anglers should go by the trend: a rising river usually means muddier, faster water.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Kissimmee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kissimmee River above S-69 near BasingerRiver gauge, Kissimmee River | 30.07 ft | No reference yet | −0.03 ft | 0.5 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Slough near BasingerRiver gauge, Cypress Slough | 32.89 ft | High | −0.10 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Taylor Creek near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Taylor Creek | 23.58 ft | Very high | −0.07 ft | 10 mi |
| Popash Slough near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Popash Slough | 21.66 ft | Low | −0.13 ft | 11 mi |
| Otter Creek near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Otter Creek | 32.90 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Taylor Creek at Grassy Island near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Taylor Creek | 17.63 ft | Normal | +0.45 ft | 12 mi |
| Indian Prairie Canal above Pump Station near OkeechobeeCanal gauge, Indian Prairie Canal | 19.75 ft | High | +0.29 ft | 13 mi |
| Williamson Ditch near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Williamson Ditch | 18.59 ft | High | −0.18 ft | 13 mi |
| Wolff Creek near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Wolff Creek | 20.50 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Kissimmee River below S-69 near Basinger compare with last year?
It is 0.58 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 27.21 ft.
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 Kissimmee River below S-69 near Basinger today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:15 AM EDT, the water level was 26.63 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Kissimmee River below S-69 near Basinger rising or falling?
Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Kissimmee River below S-69 near Basinger normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02272702(Agency page)- Coordinates
27.33511, -81.03522(WGS84)- 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 | 26.63 ft | 2026-10-19 13:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Kissimmee River below S-69 near Basinger (usgs:02272702). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/kissimmee-river-below-s-69-near-basinger
How we check values
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