Manatee Spring near Chiefland Fla water level
River gauge, Manatee Spring, Florida, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 202 cfs
- Water temperature
- 73 °F
History
20252026
What this means
Manatee Spring near Chiefland Fla is running below normal at 1.10 ft.
That puts it 1.20 ft below the median of 2.30 ft for mid-October, based on 23 years of readings. It is 5.90 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.15 ft (−1.05 ft).
It has dropped 1.10 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 1.10 ft and 3.06 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 73 °F.
Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.30 ft1.20 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.07 ft – 4.95 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.15 ft−1.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.10 ft – 3.06 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- −0.18 ft – 3.03 ft
- Highest on record
- 16.00 ftApril 14, 1948
Floating and fishing near Manatee Spring near Chiefland Fla
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Flood stage here is 7.00 ft, 5.90 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 13.40 ft
- Water will cover county road 347 and Fowler Bluff Cutoff.
- 11.50 ft
- Water will reach the concession stand in the park.
- 10.00 ft
- Minor lowland flooding begins.
- 8.50 ft
- Water will rise over the boardwalk at the state park.
- 1.10 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.00 ft | April 14, 1948 |
| 2 | 13.00 ft | April 21, 1973 |
| 3 | 12.65 ft | April 16, 1984 |
| 4 | 11.00 ft | April 2, 1959 |
| 5 | 11.00 ft | January 28, 1987 |
| 6 | 10.91 ft | March 21, 1991 |
| 7 | 10.90 ft | January 27, 1986 |
| 8 | 10.70 ft | March 24, 1984 |
| 9 | 10.65 ft | March 22, 1984 |
| 10 | 8.82 ft | March 26, 2003 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee River near WilcoxRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 3.46 ft | Normal | −0.89 ft | 7 mi |
| Fanning Springs near Wilcox FlaRiver gauge, Fanning Springs | 3.47 ft | Normal | −0.85 ft | 7 mi |
| Suwannee River above Gopher River near SuwanneeTidal gauge, Suwannee River | 10,900 cfs | Normal | −2,900.0 cfs | 12 mi |
| Suwannee River near Bell, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 8.77 ft | Normal | +0.09 ft | 21 mi |
| Waccasassa River near Gulf HammockTidal gauge, Waccasassa River | 9.01 ft | Very low | −1.44 ft | 23 mi |
| Steinhatchee River at SteinhatcheeTidal gauge, Steinhatchee River | −2.12 ft | Very low | −0.60 ft | 27 mi |
| Ginnie Spring near High Springs FlaRiver gauge, Ginnie Spring | 21.43 ft | Low | −0.06 ft | 29 mi |
| Santa Fe River near Fort WhiteRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 0.47 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Manatee Spring near Chiefland Fla compare with last year?
It is 1.05 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.15 ft.
What is flood stage for Manatee Spring near Chiefland Fla?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 5.90 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Manatee Spring near Chiefland Fla in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.30 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.07 ft and 4.95 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 Manatee Spring near Chiefland Fla today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 01:30 PM EDT, the water level was 1.10 ft. Down 1.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Manatee Spring near Chiefland Fla rising or falling?
Down 1.10 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.40 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Manatee Spring near Chiefland Fla normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 23 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:02323566(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.48968, -82.97679(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 | 1.10 ft | 2026-10-18 17:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 202 cfs | 2026-10-18 17:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 73 °F | 2026-10-18 17:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Manatee Spring near Chiefland Fla (usgs:02323566). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/manatee-spring-near-chiefland-fla
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