Trout Creek at Mouth near Key Largo water level
River gauge, Trout Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 768 cfs
- Water temperature
- 78 °F
History
20252026
What this means
Trout Creek at Mouth near Key Largo is at −0.28 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is −0.06 ft, based on 30 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.23 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 0.50 ft, a difference of −0.78 ft.
It has risen 0.25 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between −0.78 ft and 0.98 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 78 °F.
Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- −0.06 ft0.23 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- −0.56 ft – 0.45 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.50 ft−0.78 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- −0.78 ft – 0.98 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- −1.30 ft – 0.98 ft
Floating and fishing near Trout Creek at Mouth near Key Largo
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades 5A in C-111 Basin near HomesteadRiver gauge, Everglades 5A in C-111 Basin | 1.68 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Canal 111 at S-18-C near Florida CityCanal gauge, Canal 111 | 2.47 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Everglades 4 in C-111 Basin near HomesteadRiver gauge, Everglades 4 in C-111 Basin | 2.49 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Everglades 1 in C-111 Basin near HomesteadRiver gauge, Everglades 1 in C-111 Basin | 2.42 ft | Very high | +0.07 ft | 10 mi |
| Oyster Creek near FlamingoRiver gauge, Oyster Creek | −0.19 ft | Low | −0.09 ft | 13 mi |
| McCormick Creek at Mouth near Key LargoRiver gauge, McCormick Creek | −0.23 ft | Low | −0.07 ft | 13 mi |
| Cuthbert Lake Outlet near FlamingoRiver gauge, Cuthbert Lake Outlet | 0.47 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 16 mi |
| Alligator Creek near Garfield BightRiver gauge, Alligator Creek | −0.71 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Trout Creek at Mouth near Key Largo higher than last year?
No, it is 0.78 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.50 ft.
What is a normal level for Trout Creek at Mouth near Key Largo in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is −0.06 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between −0.56 ft and 0.45 ft, based on 30 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 Trout Creek at Mouth near Key Largo today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT, the water level was −0.28 ft. Up 0.25 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Trout Creek at Mouth near Key Largo rising or falling?
Up 0.25 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.27 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Trout Creek at Mouth near Key Largo normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 30 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.
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Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:251253080320100(Agency page)- Coordinates
25.21490, -80.53351(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 | −0.28 ft | 2026-10-20 14:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 768 cfs | 2026-10-20 14:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 78 °F | 2026-10-20 14:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Trout Creek at Mouth near Key Largo (usgs:251253080320100). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/trout-creek-at-mouth-near-key-largo
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