North Prong Alafia River at Keysville water level
River gauge, North Prong Alafia River, Florida, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 121 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
High water at North Prong Alafia River at Keysville: the latest reading is 3.64 ft, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.96 ft above the median of 2.69 ft for mid-October, based on 48 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.22 ft (+1.42 ft).
It is still going down, by 0.37 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.68 ft – 6.48 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 48 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.69 ft0.96 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.75 ft – 4.48 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (48 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.22 ft+1.42 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.68 ft – 6.48 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.64 ft – 8.77 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
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on the North Prong Alafia River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Prong Alafia River near NicholsRiver gauge, North Prong Alafia River | 78.67 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 5.3 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirtymile Creek near NicholsRiver gauge, Thirtymile Creek | 10.91 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 3.2 mi |
| South Prong Alafia River near LithiaRiver gauge, South Prong Alafia River | 12.81 ft | Normal | −0.18 ft | 6.1 mi |
| Alafia River at Lithia Pinecrest Road at LithiaRiver gauge, Alafia River | 5.48 ft | High | −0.16 ft | 7 mi |
| South Prong Alafia River near Fort LonesomeRiver gauge, South Prong Alafia River | 76.43 ft | Normal | −0.13 ft | 11 mi |
| Baker Creek at McIntosh Road near AntiochRiver gauge, Baker Creek | 3.16 ft | High | −0.06 ft | 13 mi |
| Little Manatee River near Fort LonesomeRiver gauge, Little Manatee River | 3.56 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 14 mi |
| Alafia River at US 301 at RiverviewTidal gauge, Alafia River | −0.29 ft | Very low | −0.21 ft | 14 mi |
| Banana-Hancock Canal near Highland CityCanal gauge, Banana-Hancock Canal | 2.82 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the North Prong Alafia River at Keysville compare with last year?
It is 1.42 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.22 ft.
What is a normal level for the North Prong Alafia River at Keysville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.69 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.75 ft and 4.48 ft, based on 48 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 North Prong Alafia River at Keysville today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:00 PM EDT, the water level was 3.64 ft. Down 0.37 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is North Prong Alafia River at Keysville rising or falling?
Down 0.37 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.72 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of North Prong Alafia River at Keysville normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 48 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:02301000(Agency page)- Coordinates
27.88391, -82.10009(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 | 3.64 ft | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 121 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: North Prong Alafia River at Keysville (usgs:02301000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/north-prong-alafia-river-at-keysville
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