New River near Lake Butler Fla water level
River gauge, New River, Florida, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 163 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
High water at New River near Lake Butler Fla: the latest reading is 5.60 ft, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 2.56 ft above the median of 3.04 ft for mid-October, based on 55 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.55 ft (+4.05 ft).
It is still going down, by 0.37 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.06 ft – 8.56 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 55 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.04 ft2.56 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.26 ft – 6.01 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (55 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.55 ft+4.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.06 ft – 8.56 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.69 ft – 8.56 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe River at Worthington SpringsRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 12.59 ft | High | −0.64 ft | 11 mi |
| Santa Fe River at O'leno State Park FlaRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 39.09 ft | High | −0.34 ft | 18 mi |
| Santa Fe River at River Rise near High SpringsRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 2.81 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 21 mi |
| Santa Fe River at Us Highway 441 near High SpringsRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 428 cfs | Normal | −14.0 cfs | 22 mi |
| North Fork Black Creek near MiddleburgRiver gauge, North Fork Black Creek | 2.55 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 23 mi |
| North Fork Black Creek at MiddleburgRiver gauge, North Fork Black Creek | 14.35 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| South Fork Black Creek near Penney FarmsRiver gauge, South Fork Black Creek | 1.42 ft | Normal | −0.19 ft | 25 mi |
| St. Marys River near MacclennyRiver gauge, St. Marys River | 5.89 ft | High | −0.54 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the New River near Lake Butler Fla compare with last year?
It is 4.05 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.55 ft.
What is a normal level for the New River near Lake Butler Fla in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.04 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.26 ft and 6.01 ft, based on 55 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 New River near Lake Butler Fla today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 PM EDT, the water level was 5.60 ft. Down 0.37 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is New River near Lake Butler Fla rising or falling?
Down 0.37 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 2.64 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of New River near Lake Butler Fla normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 55 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:02321000(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.99830, -82.27400(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 | 5.60 ft | 2026-10-19 22:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 163 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: New River near Lake Butler Fla (usgs:02321000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/new-river-near-lake-butler-fla
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