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SwedenLittle Wekiva River near Altamonte Springs water level
River gauge, Little Wekiva River, Florida, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 36.5 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Low water at Little Wekiva River near Altamonte Springs: the gauge reads 23.77 ft, below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.48 ft below the median of 24.25 ft for mid-October, based on 52 years of readings. It is 4.73 ft below the flood stage of 28.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 23.54 ft (+0.23 ft).
It is still going down, by 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 23.46 ft – 24.96 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 52 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 24.25 ft0.48 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 23.45 ft – 26.14 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (52 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 23.54 ft+0.23 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 23.46 ft – 24.96 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 23.00 ft – 24.96 ft
- Highest on record
- 31.09 ftSeptember 29, 2022
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
For reference, flood stage is 28.50 ft.
What happens at each level
- 29.50 ft
- Major flooding in the Spring Oaks neighborhood, with rescues likely necessary. Roads impassible and several inches of water in some homes.
- 29.00 ft
- Moderate flooding between State Road 434 and State Road 436, with water covering roads and entering low lying homes near the river. Flooding also occurring in the Clemson Drive and Lake Brantley areas.
- 28.50 ft
- Minor flooding near the river in the Altamonte Springs area.
- 27.50 ft
- River becomes bankfull near Altamonte Springs and may begin to encroach some low lying yards along the river.
- 23.77 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31.09 ft | September 29, 2022 |
| 2 | 30.58 ft | November 16, 1994 |
| 3 | 30.45 ft | October 1, 2022 |
| 4 | 30.07 ft | October 10, 2024 |
| 5 | 29.66 ft | September 11, 2017 |
| 6 | 29.53 ft | August 26, 1995 |
| 7 | 29.37 ft | August 23, 2008 |
| 8 | 29.33 ft | October 9, 1996 |
| 9 | 29.19 ft | September 18, 1999 |
| 10 | 29.04 ft | January 3, 1996 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.15 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soldier Creek near LongwoodRiver gauge, Soldier Creek | 5.26 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 5.8 mi |
| Howell Creek near Altamonte SpringsRiver gauge, Howell Creek | 59.46 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 5.8 mi |
| Gee Creek near LongwoodRiver gauge, Gee Creek | 7.68 ft | Normal | +0.08 ft | 7 mi |
| Howell Creek near SlaviaRiver gauge, Howell Creek | 29.20 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 8 mi |
| Wekiva River near SanfordRiver gauge, Wekiva River | 3.47 ft | High | −0.11 ft | 9 mi |
| Howell Creek at State Highway 434 near OviedoRiver gauge, Howell Creek | 6.73 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 9 mi |
| St. Johns River near SanfordRiver gauge, St. Johns River | 4.09 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 11 mi |
| Lt Econlockhatchee River at State Hwy434 near OviedoRiver gauge, Lt Econlockhatchee River | 29.78 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Little Wekiva River near Altamonte Springs compare with last year?
It is 0.23 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 23.54 ft.
What is flood stage for the Little Wekiva River near Altamonte Springs?
The official flood stage is 28.50 ft. The level is currently 4.73 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Little Wekiva River near Altamonte Springs in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 24.25 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 23.45 ft and 26.14 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 Little Wekiva River near Altamonte Springs today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT, the water level was 23.77 ft. Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Wekiva River near Altamonte Springs rising or falling?
Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.10 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Wekiva River near Altamonte Springs normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 52 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02234990(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.68722, -81.39701(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 | 23.77 ft | 2026-10-20 16:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 36.5 cfs | 2026-10-20 16:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Wekiva River near Altamonte Springs (usgs:02234990). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/little-wekiva-river-near-altamonte-springs
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