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Wekiva River near Sanford water level

River gauge, Wekiva River, Florida, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

3.58ft Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
436 cfs
3 5 8 Highest onrecord 7.26 ft

History

History
234ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 19234ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
234ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 19234ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
234ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026234ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
234ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026234ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Wekiva River near Sanford shows 3.58 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.97 ft above the median of 2.61 ft for mid-October, based on 89 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.86 ft (+0.72 ft).

The level is falling, down 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.79 ft and 4.00 ft.

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

Compared with 89 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.61 ft0.97 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.10 ft – 3.58 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (89 years of records)
Same day last year
2.86 ft+0.72 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.79 ft – 4.00 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.16 ft – 4.00 ft
Highest on record
7.26 ftOctober 10, 2024

What the stage means on the water

Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
17.26 ftOctober 10, 2024
26.84 ftSeptember 12, 2017
36.67 ftSeptember 30, 2022
46.29 ftAugust 22, 2008
56.03 ftSeptember 13, 1960
65.60 ftSeptember 17, 1945
75.45 ftMarch 18, 1960
85.38 ftSeptember 30, 1960
95.37 ftSeptember 11, 2024
105.37 ftOctober 19, 1950

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.36 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 76° 62° 0.30 in, 26% Wind 16 mph
19 Mon 75° 63° – Wind 14 mph
20 Tue 81° 60° – Wind 12 mph
21 Wed 82° 62° – Wind 12 mph
22 Thu 81° 62° – Wind 11 mph
23 Fri 80° 60° – Wind 13 mph
24 Sat 83° 66° 0.11 in Wind 16 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11 hr, 23 min First quarter 60%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Blackwater Creek near CassiaRiver gauge, Blackwater Creek 7.26 ft High −0.04 ft 6.0 mi
St. Johns River near SanfordRiver gauge, St. Johns River 4.05 ft Normal −0.05 ft 6.0 mi
Little Wekiva River near Altamonte SpringsRiver gauge, Little Wekiva River 23.90 ft Normal −0.02 ft 9 mi
Soldier Creek near LongwoodRiver gauge, Soldier Creek 5.30 ft Low −0.09 ft 9 mi
Blue Springs near Orange CityRiver gauge, Blue Springs 3.51 ft Normal +0.06 ft 10 mi
Gee Creek near LongwoodRiver gauge, Gee Creek 7.60 ft Normal −0.17 ft 11 mi
Wolf Branch at Fcrr near Mount DoraRiver gauge, Wolf Branch 75.30 ft Normal −0.04 ft 11 mi
Howell Creek at State Highway 434 near OviedoRiver gauge, Howell Creek 6.80 ft Normal −0.17 ft 13 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Wekiva River near Sanford compare with last year?

It is 0.72 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.86 ft.

What is a normal level for the Wekiva River near Sanford in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.61 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.10 ft and 3.58 ft, based on 89 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 Wekiva River near Sanford today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT, the water level was 3.58 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Wekiva River near Sanford rising or falling?

Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.42 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Wekiva River near Sanford normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 89 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wekiva River near Sanford?

The highest level on record is 7.26 ft on October 10, 2024.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02235000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
28.81426, -81.41931 (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 3.58 ft 2026-10-19 16:30 Provisional
Flow 436 cfs 2026-10-19 16:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Wekiva River near Sanford (usgs:02235000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/wekiva-river-near-sanford

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