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Silver Springs near Ocala water level

River gauge, Silver Springs, Florida, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.91ft Steady over the last 24 hours

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History

123ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 19123ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
123ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 11Oct 19123ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
-02ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026-02ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
-02ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026-02ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Silver Springs near Ocala, where the gauge shows 1.91 ft.

The median for mid-October is 1.84 ft, based on 78 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.07 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.97 ft, a difference of −0.06 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.20 ft – 1.93 ft.

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

Compared with 78 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.84 ft0.07 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
0.30 ft – 2.95 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (78 years of records)
Same day last year
1.97 ft−0.06 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.20 ft – 1.93 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
0.21 ft – 1.97 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 74° 58° 0.04 in Wind 17 mph
19 Mon 76° 60° – Wind 14 mph
20 Tue 79° 56° – Wind 11 mph
21 Wed 82° 59° – Wind 13 mph
22 Thu 79° 59° – Wind 10 mph
23 Fri 79° 57° – Wind 12 mph
24 Sat 78° 63° 0.05 in Wind 16 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:55 PM Daylight 11 hr, 23 min First quarter 54%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Silver River near OcalaRiver gauge, Silver River 1.99 ft Low −0.01 ft 0.8 mi
Ocklawaha River near ConnerRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River 4.39 ft Normal −0.04 ft 4.1 mi
Ocklawaha River near OcalaRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River 35.18 ft High −0.05 ft 4.2 mi
Ocklawaha River at Moss BluffRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River 36.25 ft Normal −0.01 ft 14 mi
Ocklawaha River above Moss Bluff Dam at Moss BluffRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River 57.43 ft Low −0.19 ft 14 mi
Ocklawaha River at EurekaRiver gauge, Ocklawaha River 19.77 ft Normal −0.07 ft 14 mi
Orange Creek at Orange SpringsRiver gauge, Orange Creek 1.72 ft Normal −0.13 ft 22 mi
Gum Springs near HolderRiver gauge, Gum Springs 8.97 ft Low ±0 22 mi

Questions and answers

Is Silver Springs near Ocala higher than last year?

No, it is 0.06 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.97 ft.

What is a normal level for Silver Springs near Ocala in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.84 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.30 ft and 2.95 ft, based on 78 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 Springs near Ocala today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 08:30 PM EDT, the water level was 1.91 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Silver Springs near Ocala rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Silver Springs near Ocala normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 78 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:02239500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
29.21249, -82.05402 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.91 ft 2026-10-19 00:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Silver Springs near Ocala (usgs:02239500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/silver-springs-near-ocala

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer