Shingle Creek at Airport near Kissimmee water level
River gauge, Shingle Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 140 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Shingle Creek at Airport near Kissimmee: the latest reading is 5.72 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 4.96 ft, based on 65 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.76 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 5.14 ft, a difference of +0.58 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.11 ft – 7.41 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 65 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.96 ft0.76 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.31 ft – 5.93 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (65 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.14 ft+0.58 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 5.11 ft – 7.41 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.12 ft – 7.46 ft
- Highest on record
- 11.52 ftSeptember 30, 2022
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.52 ft | September 30, 2022 |
| 2 | 10.88 ft | March 18, 1960 |
| 3 | 10.57 ft | September 12, 2017 |
| 4 | 10.31 ft | September 12, 1960 |
| 5 | 9.88 ft | September 8, 2004 |
| 6 | 9.85 ft | September 28, 2004 |
| 7 | 9.75 ft | May 23, 2009 |
| 8 | 9.75 ft | October 12, 2024 |
| 9 | 9.69 ft | March 31, 1987 |
| 10 | 9.52 ft | August 18, 2004 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Shingle Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shingle Creek at CampbellRiver gauge, Shingle Creek | 55.18 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 2.6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnet Creek near VinelandRiver gauge, Bonnet Creek | 73.08 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Bonnet Creek below Culverts near KissimmeeRiver gauge, Bonnet Creek | 67.71 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Bonnet Creek near KissimmeeRiver gauge, Bonnet Creek | 70.46 ft | Very high | −0.02 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Reedy Creek near LoughmanRiver gauge, Reedy Creek | 2.82 ft | High | −0.03 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Reedy Creek below S-40, near LoughmanRiver gauge, Reedy Creek | 68.43 ft | High | −0.07 ft | 6.0 mi |
| Reedy Creek at S-40, near LoughmanRiver gauge, Reedy Creek | 70.65 ft | Very high | −0.07 ft | 6.0 mi |
| Black Lake Outlet at S-101A, at Lake Buena VistaRiver gauge, Black Lake Outlet | 94.51 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 6 mi |
| Lake Buena Vis Tributary at Hotel Pl Blvd at Lake Buena VistaRiver gauge, Lake Buena Vis Tributary | 89.48 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 6 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Shingle Creek at Airport near Kissimmee higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.58 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.14 ft.
What is a normal level for Shingle Creek at Airport near Kissimmee in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.96 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.31 ft and 5.93 ft, based on 65 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 Shingle Creek at Airport near Kissimmee today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT, the water level was 5.72 ft. Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Shingle Creek at Airport near Kissimmee rising or falling?
Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.46 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Shingle Creek at Airport near Kissimmee normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 65 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Shingle Creek at Airport near Kissimmee?
The highest level on record is 11.52 ft on September 30, 2022.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02263800(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.30418, -81.45091(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 | 5.72 ft | 2026-10-21 03:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 140 cfs | 2026-10-21 03:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Shingle Creek at Airport near Kissimmee (usgs:02263800). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/shingle-creek-at-airport-near-kissimmee
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