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Sulphur Springs Run at Sulphur Springs water level

River gauge, Sulphur Springs Run, Florida, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.31ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Water temperature
79 °F
0.5 1.0 1.5

History

123ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 20123ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Sulphur Springs Run at Sulphur Springs reads 1.31 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

That puts it 0.17 ft above the median of 1.14 ft for mid-October, based on 12 years of readings.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.28 ft and 3.07 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 79 °F.

Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.14 ft0.17 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
0.45 ft – 1.52 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (12 years of records)

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.44 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

20 Tue 78° 60° – Wind 10 mph
21 Wed 80° 58° – Wind 12 mph
22 Thu 80° 60° – Wind 12 mph
23 Fri 82° 63° – Wind 15 mph
24 Sat 84° 65° 0.00 in Wind 21 mph
25 Sun 81° 70° – Wind 20 mph
26 Mon 86° 69° – Wind 19 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 23 min Waxing gibbous 71%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Sulphur Springs at Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Sulphur Springs 7.10 ft Normal −0.01 ft 0.0 mi
Hillsborough River at Rowlett Park Drain near TampaTidal gauge, Hillsborough River 290 cfs Normal −220.0 cfs 1.1 mi
Hillsborough River near TampaRiver gauge, Hillsborough River 21.68 ft Normal +0.04 ft 1.5 mi
Lake Eckles near CarrollwoodLake, Lake Eckles 29.27 ft Normal −0.01 ft 2.6 mi
Curiosity Creek at 122nd Ave near Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Curiosity Creek 29.77 ft Very low −0.03 ft 2.6 mi
Sweetwater Creek near Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Sweetwater Creek 3.0 cfs Normal −0.5 cfs 3.9 mi
Cypress Creek near Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Cypress Creek 28.74 ft High −0.03 ft 5.4 mi
East Lake Outfall at E. Chelsea St. near TampaRiver gauge, East Lake Outfall 21.93 ft Normal −0.06 ft 5.5 mi

Questions and answers

What is a normal level for Sulphur Springs Run at Sulphur Springs in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.14 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.45 ft and 1.52 ft, based on 12 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 Sulphur Springs Run at Sulphur Springs today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM EDT, the water level was 1.31 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sulphur Springs Run at Sulphur Springs rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Sulphur Springs Run at Sulphur Springs normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 12 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.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:023060003 (Agency page)
Coordinates
28.02113, -82.45232 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
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 1.31 ft 2026-10-20 19:30 Provisional
Water temperature 79 °F 2026-10-20 19:30 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Sulphur Springs Run at Sulphur Springs (usgs:023060003). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/sulphur-springs-run-at-sulphur-springs

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

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