Withlacoochee River at Wysong Dam, at Carlson water level
River gauge, Withlacoochee River, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 392 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Withlacoochee River at Wysong Dam, at Carlson reads 37.04 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 37.63 ft, based on 61 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.59 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 36.75 ft, a difference of +0.29 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 36.01 ft and 37.08 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 61 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 37.63 ft0.59 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 36.01 ft – 39.81 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (61 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 36.75 ft+0.29 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 36.01 ft – 37.08 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 35.47 ft – 37.04 ft
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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Other gauges on the Withlacoochee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withlacoochee River at US 301 at TrilbyRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 6.66 ft | Normal | +0.29 ft | 24 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at RitalRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 49.76 ft | Normal | +0.25 ft | 21 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at CroomRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 5.26 ft | Normal | +0.13 ft | 16 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at NobletonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 40.84 ft | Normal | +0.07 ft | 13 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near PineolaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 40.77 ft | Normal | +0.06 ft | 8 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near Floral CityRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 40.39 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near RutlandRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 35.20 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near InvernessRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 21.40 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at SR 200 near HolderRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 1.78 ft | Low | −0.12 ft | 15 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at US 41 at DunnellonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 28.22 ft | Flooding | −0.15 ft | 23 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at Inglis Dam near DunnellonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 27.27 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 29 mi |
| Withlacoochee River below Inglis Dam near DunnellonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 0.21 ft | Very low | +0.38 ft | 29 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlet River at Panacoochee RetreatsRiver gauge, Outlet River | 39.48 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Little Jones Creek near RutlandRiver gauge, Little Jones Creek | 41.74 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Shady Brook near SumtervilleRiver gauge, Shady Brook | 48.28 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 8 mi |
| Jumper Creek Canal near WahooRiver gauge, Jumper Creek Canal | 20.0 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 8 mi |
| Gum Springs near HolderRiver gauge, Gum Springs | 8.97 ft | Low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Jumper Creek Canal near BushnellRiver gauge, Jumper Creek Canal | 59.41 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 10 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Withlacoochee River at Wysong Dam, at Carlson higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.29 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 36.75 ft.
What is a normal level for the Withlacoochee River at Wysong Dam, at Carlson in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 37.63 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 36.01 ft and 39.81 ft, based on 61 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 Withlacoochee River at Wysong Dam, at Carlson today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 PM EDT, the water level was 37.04 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Withlacoochee River at Wysong Dam, at Carlson rising or falling?
Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Withlacoochee River at Wysong Dam, at Carlson normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 61 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:02312720(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.82332, -82.18314(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- 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 | 37.04 ft | 2026-10-19 22:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 392 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Withlacoochee River at Wysong Dam, at Carlson (usgs:02312720). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/withlacoochee-river-at-wysong-dam-at-carlson
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