Ocklawaha River at Eureka water level

Name: Ocklawaha River at Eureka water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Ocklawaha River, Florida, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

19.86ft Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 17, 2026, 04:15 PM EDT (48 min ago)

Flow: 756 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Ocklawaha River at Eureka, where the gauge shows 19.86 ft.

The median for mid-October is 20.12 ft, based on 55 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.26 ft below typical. It is 2.14 ft below the flood stage of 22.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 19.14 ft, a difference of +0.72 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.18 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 19.38 ft – 21.47 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 55 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 20.12 ft0.26 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 5.39 ft – 21.73 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (55 years of records)
Same day last year: 19.14 ft+0.72 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 19.38 ft – 21.47 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 17.13 ft – 21.47 ft
Highest on record: 25.49 ftSeptember 13, 2017

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 22.00 ft.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft: Flooding of boat ramps and campgrounds along the river basin with more significant impacts to recreational community.
20.50 ft: Elevated water levels with minor impacts to recreational activities along the river basin.
19.86 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	25.49 ft	September 13, 2017
2	25.41 ft	April 11, 1982
3	25.37 ft	October 11, 2024
4	25.17 ft	September 7, 1933
5	24.53 ft	September 9, 2004
6	24.36 ft	February 18, 1998
7	24.35 ft	June 17, 1934
8	24.34 ft	September 8, 1950
9	24.06 ft	September 29, 2004
10	23.79 ft	June 20, 1982

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

16 Fri 89° 67° – Wind 4 mph

17 Sat 77° 60° – Wind 11 mph

18 Sun 74° 56° – Wind 14 mph

19 Mon 78° 60° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 81° 58° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 83° 60° – Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 80° 59° – Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:56 PM Daylight 11 hr, 26 min First quarter 43%

Map

Other gauges on the Ocklawaha River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Ocklawaha River above Moss Bluff Dam at Moss BluffRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	57.67 ft	Low	−0.11 ft	20 mi
Ocklawaha River at Moss BluffRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	36.28 ft	Normal	±0	20 mi
Ocklawaha River near OcalaRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	35.24 ft	High	−0.08 ft	14 mi
Ocklawaha River near ConnerRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	4.43 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	12 mi
Ocklawaha River above Rodman Dam near Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	18.71 ft	Normal	±0	11 mi
Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam near Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	3.73 ft	Low	−0.66 ft	11 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Orange Creek at Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Orange Creek	1.89 ft	Normal	−0.14 ft	10 mi
Silver River near OcalaRiver gauge, Silver River	2.00 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Silver Springs near OcalaRiver gauge, Silver Springs	1.92 ft	Normal	±0	14 mi
Silver Glen Springs near AstorRiver gauge, Silver Glen Springs	2.52 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	18 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Ocklawaha River at Eureka higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.72 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 19.14 ft.

What is flood stage for the Ocklawaha River at Eureka?

The official flood stage is 22.00 ft. The level is currently 2.14 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Ocklawaha River at Eureka in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 20.12 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.39 ft and 21.73 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 Ocklawaha River at Eureka today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 04:15 PM EDT, the water level was 19.86 ft. Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ocklawaha River at Eureka rising or falling?

Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.55 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Ocklawaha River at Eureka normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 55 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:02240500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.37167, -81.90194 (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	19.86 ft	2026-10-17 20:15	Provisional
Flow	756 cfs	2026-10-17 20:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Ocklawaha River at Eureka (usgs:02240500). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/ocklawaha-river-at-eureka

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