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North Prong Alafia River at Keysville water level

River gauge, North Prong Alafia River, Florida, United States

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Right now

High for mid-October

Water level

3.64ft Down 0.37 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
121 cfs
2 3 4

History

History
24ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 1924ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
35810ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 1935810ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
510ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026510ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
510ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026510ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

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.

Sunrise 07:32 AM Sunset 06:56 PM Daylight 11 hr, 25 min First quarter 63%

Map

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

ParameterLast valueTime (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

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.