Ocklawaha River near Conner water level
River gauge, Ocklawaha River, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 548 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Ocklawaha River near Conner reads 4.41 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.02 ft below the median of 4.43 ft for mid-October, based on 77 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.97 ft (+1.44 ft).
The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.57 ft and 5.48 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 77 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.43 ft0.02 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.06 ft – 6.43 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (77 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.97 ft+1.44 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.57 ft – 5.48 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.95 ft – 5.48 ft
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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 | 11 mi |
| Ocklawaha River at Moss BluffRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River | 36.23 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 11 mi |
| Ocklawaha River near OcalaRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River | 35.21 ft | High | −0.07 ft | 2.2 mi |
| Ocklawaha River at EurekaRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River | 19.80 ft | Normal | −0.13 ft | 12 mi |
| Ocklawaha River above Rodman Dam near Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River | 18.72 ft | Normal | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam near Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River | 3.46 ft | Very low | −0.54 ft | 23 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 | 3.3 mi |
| Silver Springs near OcalaRiver gauge, Silver Springs | 1.91 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Orange Creek at Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Orange Creek | 1.79 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 21 mi |
| Silver Glen Springs near AstorRiver gauge, Silver Glen Springs | 2.65 ft | Normal | +0.20 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Ocklawaha River near Conner compare with last year?
It is 1.44 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.97 ft.
What is a normal level for the Ocklawaha River near Conner in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.43 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.06 ft and 6.43 ft, based on 77 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 near Conner today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT, the water level was 4.41 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Ocklawaha River near Conner rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.72 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Ocklawaha River near Conner normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 77 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:02240000(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.21470, -81.98592(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 | 4.41 ft | 2026-10-18 09:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 548 cfs | 2026-10-18 09:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Ocklawaha River near Conner (usgs:02240000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/ocklawaha-river-near-conner
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