Orange Creek at Orange Springs water level

Name: Orange Creek at Orange Springs water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Orange Creek, Florida, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.65ft Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 23.7 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

Orange Creek at Orange Springs is at 1.65 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.66 ft below the median of 2.31 ft for mid-October, based on 63 years of readings. It is 23.85 ft below the flood stage of 25.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.08 ft (+0.57 ft).

It has dropped 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.82 ft and 4.12 ft.

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

Compared with 63 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.31 ft0.66 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.81 ft – 6.41 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (63 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.08 ft+0.57 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.82 ft – 4.12 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.53 ft – 4.12 ft
Highest on record: 29.32 ftOctober 20, 1941

Floating and fishing near Orange Creek at Orange Springs

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

Flood stage here is 25.50 ft, 23.85 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

27.50 ft: Extensive inundation of structures and roads in the area. Evacuations of people or transfer of property to higher ground is likely.
26.50 ft: Some inundation of structures and roads in the area can be expected. Evacuations of people or property to higher ground is possible.
25.50 ft: Low lying roads...boat ramps...docks and campgrounds in the area may begin to flood.
24.00 ft: Should water levels continue rising preparations to protect property should begin.
1.65 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	29.32 ft	October 20, 1941
2	28.79 ft	September 11, 2017
3	28.58 ft	September 13, 1964
4	28.10 ft	February 23, 1998
5	27.73 ft	November 16, 1941
6	27.45 ft	October 4, 2004
7	27.44 ft	March 11, 1948
8	27.43 ft	September 21, 2017
9	27.41 ft	February 3, 1970
10	27.36 ft	September 7, 2004

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 74° 58° – Wind 16 mph

20 Tue 73° 54° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 81° 52° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 80° 59° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 80° 58° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 78° 62° 0.11 in, 20% Wind 12 mph

25 Sun 78° 65° 0.17 in Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:32 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 11 hr, 22 min First quarter 60%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Ocklawaha River above Rodman Dam near Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	18.74 ft	Normal	+0.03 ft	9 mi
Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam near Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	3.31 ft	Very low	−0.10 ft	9 mi
Ocklawaha River at EurekaRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	19.72 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	10 mi
St. Johns River at Buffalo Bluff near SatsumaTidal gauge, St. Johns River	13.31 ft	Very high	+0.49 ft	17 mi
Dunns Creek near SatsumaTidal gauge, Dunns Creek	13.55 ft	Very high	+0.52 ft	20 mi
Ocklawaha River near ConnerRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River	4.35 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	21 mi
Silver River near OcalaRiver gauge, Silver River	1.99 ft	Low	±0	21 mi
Silver Springs near OcalaRiver gauge, Silver Springs	1.92 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	22 mi

Questions and answers

How does Orange Creek at Orange Springs compare with last year?

It is 0.57 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.08 ft.

What is flood stage for Orange Creek at Orange Springs?

The official flood stage is 25.50 ft. The level is currently 23.85 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Orange Creek at Orange Springs in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.31 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.81 ft and 6.41 ft, based on 63 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 Orange Creek at Orange Springs today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT, the water level was 1.65 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Orange Creek at Orange Springs rising or falling?

Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 2.04 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Orange Creek at Orange Springs normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 63 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:02243000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.50969, -81.94620 (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	1.65 ft	2026-10-19 15:45	Provisional
Flow	23.7 cfs	2026-10-19 15:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Orange Creek at Orange Springs (usgs:02243000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/orange-creek-at-orange-springs

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