Silver River near Ocala water level
River gauge, Silver River, Florida, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 456 cfs
- Water temperature
- 74 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The Silver River near Ocala is running below normal at 2.00 ft.
The median for mid-October is 2.58 ft, based on 27 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.58 ft below typical. A year ago it stood at 2.00 ft as well.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 1.25 ft and 2.05 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The water temperature at the gauge is 74 °F.
Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.58 ft0.58 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.96 ft – 40.55 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.00 ft0.00 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.25 ft – 2.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- −0.02 ft – 2.05 ft
Floating and fishing near Silver River near Ocala
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Springs near OcalaRiver gauge, Silver Springs | 1.92 ft | Normal | ±0 | 0.8 mi |
| Ocklawaha River near ConnerRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River | 4.43 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Ocklawaha River near OcalaRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River | 35.23 ft | High | −0.08 ft | 3.7 mi |
| Ocklawaha River at Moss BluffRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River | 36.28 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Ocklawaha River above Moss Bluff Dam at Moss BluffRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River | 57.62 ft | Low | −0.15 ft | 13 mi |
| Ocklawaha River at EurekaRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River | 19.84 ft | Normal | −0.15 ft | 14 mi |
| Orange Creek at Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Orange Creek | 1.85 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 21 mi |
| Gum Springs near HolderRiver gauge, Gum Springs | 8.97 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Silver River near Ocala higher than last year?
It is about the same as on this day last year, when the reading was 2.00 ft.
What is a normal level for the Silver River near Ocala in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.58 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.96 ft and 40.55 ft, based on 27 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 Silver River near Ocala today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 08:30 PM EDT, the water level was 2.00 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Silver River near Ocala rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Silver River near Ocala normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 27 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:02239501(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.21498, -82.04120(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 | 2.00 ft | 2026-10-18 00:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 456 cfs | 2026-10-18 00:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 74 °F | 2026-10-18 00:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Silver River near Ocala (usgs:02239501). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/silver-river-near-ocala
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