Wakulla Spring near Crawfordville water level
River gauge, Wakulla Spring, Florida, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Water temperature
- 70 °F
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Wakulla Spring near Crawfordville: the latest reading is 5.52 ft, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.42 ft above the median of 5.10 ft for mid-October, based on 10 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 5.58 ft (−0.06 ft).
It is still going down, by 0.15 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.27 ft – 6.73 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 70 °F.
Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 5.10 ft0.42 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.44 ft – 5.53 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.58 ft−0.06 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 5.27 ft – 6.73 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.89 ft – 6.73 ft
- Highest on record
- 7.89 ftOctober 10, 2018
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.89 ft | October 10, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakulla River near CrawfordvilleRiver gauge, Wakulla River | 3.95 ft | High | −0.14 ft | 2.8 mi |
| St. Marks River near NewportRiver gauge, St. Marks River | 6.70 ft | Very high | −0.06 ft | 9 mi |
| Spring Creek near Spring CreekTidal gauge, Spring Creek | −0.41 ft | Very low | −0.29 ft | 11 mi |
| Sopchoppy River near SopchoppyRiver gauge, Sopchoppy River | 11.34 ft | Very high | −0.59 ft | 14 mi |
| Wacissa River at Thomas Spring near WacissaRiver gauge, Wacissa River | 29.50 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 20 mi |
| Aucilla River near Mouth near Nutall RiseEstuary gauge, Aucilla River | 3.95 ft | Very low | −0.54 ft | 21 mi |
| Ochlockonee River near HavanaRiver gauge, Ochlockonee River | 19.75 ft | Very high | −0.59 ft | 23 mi |
| Lake Talquin near BloxhamLake, Lake Talquin | 68.34 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Wakulla Spring near Crawfordville compare with last year?
It is 0.06 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.58 ft.
What is a normal level for Wakulla Spring near Crawfordville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 5.10 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.44 ft and 5.53 ft, based on 10 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 Wakulla Spring near Crawfordville today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:15 AM EDT, the water level was 5.52 ft. Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Wakulla Spring near Crawfordville rising or falling?
Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.09 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Wakulla Spring near Crawfordville normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wakulla Spring near Crawfordville?
The highest level on record is 7.89 ft on October 10, 2018.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02327000(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.23492, -84.30129(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 | 5.52 ft | 2026-10-19 06:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 70 °F | 2026-10-19 06:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Wakulla Spring near Crawfordville (usgs:02327000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/wakulla-spring-near-crawfordville
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer