Ocklawaha River at Moss Bluff water level

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

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

36.23ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT (59 min ago)

Flow: 24.9 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

The Ocklawaha River at Moss Bluff is at 36.23 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.01 ft above the median of 36.22 ft for mid-October, based on 68 years of readings. It is 7.77 ft below the flood stage of 44.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 34.71 ft (+1.52 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 35.51 ft and 37.59 ft.

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

Compared with 68 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 36.22 ft0.01 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 34.83 ft – 46.17 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (68 years of records)
Same day last year: 34.71 ft+1.52 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 35.51 ft – 37.59 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 34.12 ft – 37.59 ft
Highest on record: 46.85 ftOctober 10, 2024

Floating and fishing near Ocklawaha River at Moss Bluff

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 44.00 ft, 7.77 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	46.85 ft	October 10, 2024
2	45.69 ft	September 30, 2022
3	44.87 ft	September 30, 2015
4	44.68 ft	March 13, 2010
5	44.26 ft	August 25, 2008
6	43.91 ft	January 29, 2016
7	43.12 ft	September 18, 2015
8	43.00 ft	March 31, 2010
9	42.17 ft	September 16, 2015
10	42.15 ft	July 30, 2015

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 75° 60° – Wind 18 mph

19 Mon 77° 61° – Wind 17 mph

20 Tue 81° 58° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 84° 60° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 81° 61° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 81° 59° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 82° 64° 0.01 in Wind 14 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:56 PM Daylight 11 hr, 24 min First quarter 48%

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	57.62 ft	Low	−0.16 ft	0.0 mi
Ocklawaha River near OcalaRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	35.21 ft	High	−0.07 ft	10 mi
Ocklawaha River near ConnerRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	4.41 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	11 mi
Ocklawaha River at EurekaRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	19.80 ft	Normal	−0.13 ft	20 mi
Ocklawaha River above Rodman Dam near Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	18.72 ft	Normal	±0	30 mi
Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam near Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	3.47 ft	Very low	−0.55 ft	30 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Silver River near OcalaRiver gauge, Silver River	2.00 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Silver Springs near OcalaRiver gauge, Silver Springs	1.91 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	14 mi
Haynes Creek below Burrell Dam at LisbonRiver gauge, Haynes Creek	58.16 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	16 mi
Haynes Creek at LisbonRiver gauge, Haynes Creek	62.70 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	16 mi
Silver Glen Springs near AstorRiver gauge, Silver Glen Springs	2.65 ft	Normal	+0.19 ft	18 mi
Little Jones Creek near RutlandRiver gauge, Little Jones Creek	41.82 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	22 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Ocklawaha River at Moss Bluff compare with last year?

It is 1.52 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 34.71 ft.

What is flood stage for the Ocklawaha River at Moss Bluff?

The official flood stage is 44.00 ft. The level is currently 7.77 ft below it.

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

The median for mid-October is 36.22 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 34.83 ft and 46.17 ft, based on 68 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 Moss Bluff today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT, the water level was 36.23 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Ocklawaha River at Moss Bluff rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.87 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Ocklawaha River at Moss Bluff normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 68 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:02238500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.08111, -81.88083 (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	36.23 ft	2026-10-18 09:00	Provisional
Flow	24.9 cfs	2026-10-18 09:00	Provisional

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