Wekiva River near Sanford water level
River gauge, Wekiva River, Florida, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 436 cfs
History
20252026
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
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.26 ft | October 10, 2024 |
| 2 | 6.84 ft | September 12, 2017 |
| 3 | 6.67 ft | September 30, 2022 |
| 4 | 6.29 ft | August 22, 2008 |
| 5 | 6.03 ft | September 13, 1960 |
| 6 | 5.60 ft | September 17, 1945 |
| 7 | 5.45 ft | March 18, 1960 |
| 8 | 5.38 ft | September 30, 1960 |
| 9 | 5.37 ft | September 11, 2024 |
| 10 | 5.37 ft | October 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.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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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