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Taylor Creek near Okeechobee water level

River gauge, Taylor Creek, Florida, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

23.63ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
84.5 cfs
22.8 23.0 23.3 23.5

History

232425ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 17Oct 18232425ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
23242526ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 1823242526ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
222426ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026222426ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
222426ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026222426ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Taylor Creek near Okeechobee: the latest reading is 23.63 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 23.18 ft, based on 22 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.45 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 23.50 ft, a difference of +0.13 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 23.52 ft – 24.85 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 22 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
23.18 ft0.45 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
22.83 ft – 23.61 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (22 years of records)
Same day last year
23.50 ft+0.13 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
23.52 ft – 24.85 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
22.32 ft – 24.85 ft

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11 hr, 27 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on Taylor Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Taylor Creek near CocoaRiver gauge, Taylor Creek 17.13 ft Normal −0.08 ft 68 mi
Taylor Creek at Grassy Island near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Taylor Creek 17.17 ft Low −0.04 ft 4.0 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Otter Creek near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Otter Creek 32.91 ft Normal ±0 1.9 mi
Williamson Ditch near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Williamson Ditch 18.72 ft High −0.11 ft 5.3 mi
Cypress Slough near BasingerRiver gauge, Cypress Slough 32.96 ft High −0.08 ft 6 mi
Wolff Creek near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Wolff Creek 20.52 ft Normal +0.03 ft 7 mi
Popash Slough near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Popash Slough 21.83 ft Low −0.07 ft 9 mi
Mosquito Creek near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Mosquito Creek 20.29 ft High +0.33 ft 10 mi
Fort Drum Creek at Sunshine St Pky near Fort DrumRiver gauge, Fort Drum Creek 36.21 ft High −0.03 ft 15 mi
Indian Prairie Canal above Pump Station near OkeechobeeCanal gauge, Indian Prairie Canal 19.52 ft Normal +0.07 ft 19 mi

Questions and answers

Is Taylor Creek near Okeechobee higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.13 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 23.50 ft.

What is a normal level for Taylor Creek near Okeechobee in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 23.18 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 22.83 ft and 23.61 ft, based on 22 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 Taylor Creek near Okeechobee today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT, the water level was 23.63 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Taylor Creek near Okeechobee rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.85 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Taylor Creek near Okeechobee normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 22 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:02274010 (Agency page)
Coordinates
27.36532, -80.87256 (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 23.63 ft 2026-10-18 18:45 Provisional
Flow 84.5 cfs 2026-10-18 18:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Taylor Creek near Okeechobee (usgs:02274010). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/taylor-creek-near-okeechobee

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