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St. Johns River near De Land water level

River gauge, St. Johns River, Florida, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.19ft Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
5,630 cfs
Water temperature
77 °F
3 5 Highest onrecord 6.33 ft Minor floodstage 4.00 ft

History

History
234ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 19Minor flood stage234ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19Minor flood stage
24ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 11Oct 19Minor flood stage24ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19Minor flood stage
-024ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage-024ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
-024ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026-024ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at St. Johns River near De Land, where the gauge shows 3.19 ft.

The median for mid-October is 2.61 ft, based on 88 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.58 ft above typical. It is 0.81 ft below the flood stage of 4.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 3.68 ft, a difference of −0.49 ft.

It is on the way up, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 0.81 ft of room before flood stage.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 77 °F.

Compared with 88 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.61 ft0.58 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.50 ft – 4.14 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (88 years of records)
Same day last year
3.68 ft−0.49 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.33 ft – 3.41 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
0.49 ft – 3.73 ft
Highest on record
6.33 ftOctober 11, 2022

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 4.00 ft.

What happens at each level

5.30 ft
Major flooding occurs to many structures and marinas along the river and in the Hontoon Island area.
4.80 ft
Water starts to enter low lying buildings around Hontoon Island. Many secondary roads and homes in low lying areas are flooded.
4.50 ft
Water moves into yards and approaches buildings around Hontoon Island.
4.00 ft
Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina.
3.50 ft
Flooding of campsites and trails occurs at Hontoon Island State Park.
3.19 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 36 %.

RankLevelDate
16.33 ftOctober 11, 2022
25.53 ftSeptember 4, 2008
35.50 ftOctober 6, 2017
45.49 ftOctober 14, 2024
55.35 ftSeptember 22, 2017
65.25 ftSeptember 29, 2004
75.23 ftNovember 12, 2022
85.20 ftOctober 20, 2017
95.20 ftNovember 13, 1948
104.99 ftSeptember 30, 1945

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11 hr, 23 min First quarter 54%

Map

Other gauges on the St. Johns River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
St. Johns River near MelbourneRiver gauge, St. Johns River 6.68 ft High −0.05 ft 74 mi
St. Johns River near CocoaRiver gauge, St. Johns River 15.45 ft High +0.04 ft 54 mi
St. Johns River near ChristmasRiver gauge, St. Johns River 7.96 ft Normal +0.01 ft 42 mi
St. Johns River above Lake Harney near GenevaRiver gauge, St. Johns River 6.82 ft Normal −0.01 ft 29 mi
St. Johns River near SanfordRiver gauge, St. Johns River 4.03 ft Normal −0.04 ft 12 mi
St. Johns River at AstorTidal gauge, St. Johns River 2.87 ft Flooding +0.28 ft 14 mi
St. Johns River at Buffalo Bluff near SatsumaTidal gauge, St. Johns River 12.93 ft High +0.42 ft 44 mi
St. Johns River at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, St. Johns River 12.29 ft High +0.54 ft 92 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Blue Springs near Orange CityRiver gauge, Blue Springs 3.47 ft Normal ±0 5.1 mi
Blackwater Creek near CassiaRiver gauge, Blackwater Creek 7.29 ft High −0.03 ft 11 mi
Wekiva River near SanfordRiver gauge, Wekiva River 3.66 ft Very high −0.12 ft 14 mi
Wolf Branch at Fcrr near Mount DoraRiver gauge, Wolf Branch 75.33 ft Normal −0.01 ft 20 mi
Soldier Creek near LongwoodRiver gauge, Soldier Creek 5.33 ft Low −0.07 ft 20 mi
Spruce Creek near SamsulaRiver gauge, Spruce Creek 3.68 ft Normal −0.22 ft 21 mi
Gee Creek near LongwoodRiver gauge, Gee Creek 7.66 ft Normal −0.17 ft 22 mi
Tomoka River near Holly HillRiver gauge, Tomoka River 7.73 ft Normal −0.10 ft 22 mi

Questions and answers

Is the St. Johns River near De Land higher than last year?

No, it is 0.49 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.68 ft.

What is flood stage for the St. Johns River near De Land?

The official flood stage is 4.00 ft. The level is currently 0.81 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the St. Johns River near De Land in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.61 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.50 ft and 4.14 ft, based on 88 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 St. Johns River near De Land today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 08:30 PM EDT, the water level was 3.19 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is St. Johns River near De Land rising or falling?

Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.22 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of St. Johns River near De Land normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 88 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:02236000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
29.00832, -81.38257 (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 3.19 ft 2026-10-19 00:30 Provisional
Flow 5,630 cfs 2026-10-19 00:30 Provisional
Water temperature 77 °F 2026-10-19 00:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: St. Johns River near De Land (usgs:02236000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/st-johns-river-near-de-land

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