Whittenhorse Creek near Vineland water level
River gauge, Whittenhorse Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 29.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Whittenhorse Creek near Vineland is well above normal at 94.72 ft.
The median for mid-October is 93.89 ft, based on 57 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.83 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 93.84 ft, a difference of +0.88 ft.
It has dropped 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 93.68 ft and 94.89 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 57 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 93.89 ft0.83 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 92.56 ft – 94.49 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (57 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 93.84 ft+0.88 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 93.68 ft – 94.89 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 92.28 ft – 95.01 ft
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Whittenhorse Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittenhorse Creek at S-411, near VinelandRiver gauge, Whittenhorse Creek | 95.41 ft | Low | −0.11 ft | 0.7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittenhorse below S-411 near VinelandRiver gauge, Whittenhorse | 89.79 ft | Normal | −0.28 ft | 0.7 mi |
| 10B Reedy Creek below S-46 near Vineland FlaRiver gauge, 10B Reedy Creek | 93.01 ft | Normal | −0.09 ft | 1.4 mi |
| Reedy Creek at S-46 near VinelandRiver gauge, Reedy Creek | 95.57 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 1.4 mi |
| Lateral 410 at S-410 near VinelandRiver gauge, Lateral 410 | 95.11 ft | Low | −0.11 ft | 1.7 mi |
| Lateral 410 below S-410 near VinelandRiver gauge, Lateral 410 | 90.36 ft | Very high | −0.08 ft | 1.7 mi |
| 10B Lateral 405 above S-405 near VinelandRiver gauge, 10B Lateral 405 | 89.85 ft | High | −0.05 ft | 2.1 mi |
| 10B Lateral 405 below S-405 near Vineland FlaRiver gauge, 10B Lateral 405 | 82.90 ft | Normal | +0.10 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Lateral 405 below S405A near Drain PhillipsRiver gauge, Lateral 405 | 90.20 ft | Very high | −0.03 ft | 3.0 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Whittenhorse Creek near Vineland higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.88 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 93.84 ft.
What is a normal level for Whittenhorse Creek near Vineland in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 93.89 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 92.56 ft and 94.49 ft, based on 57 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 Whittenhorse Creek near Vineland today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT, the water level was 94.72 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Whittenhorse Creek near Vineland rising or falling?
Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.14 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Whittenhorse Creek near Vineland normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 57 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:02266200(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.38501, -81.61646(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 | 94.72 ft | 2026-10-20 14:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 29.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 14:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Whittenhorse Creek near Vineland (usgs:02266200). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/whittenhorse-creek-near-vineland
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