Withlacoochee River near Dade City water level

Name: Withlacoochee River near Dade City water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Withlacoochee River, Florida, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

72.97ft Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT (53 min ago)

Flow: 453 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Withlacoochee River near Dade City shows 72.97 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 70.90 ft, based on 43 years of readings, so the river stage is 2.07 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 67.88 ft, a difference of +5.09 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.24 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 69.26 ft and 73.69 ft.

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

Compared with 43 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 70.90 ft2.07 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 68.03 ft – 73.86 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (43 years of records)
Same day last year: 67.88 ft+5.09 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 69.26 ft – 73.69 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 66.71 ft – 73.69 ft

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.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 80° 61° – Wind 16 mph

20 Tue 76° 58° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 80° 59° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 80° 62° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 81° 60° – Wind 13 mph

24 Sat 80° 64° 0.01 in Wind 15 mph

25 Sun 81° 69° 0.01 in Wind 18 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:32 AM Sunset 06:56 PM Daylight 11 hr, 24 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on the Withlacoochee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Withlacoochee River near CumpresscoRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	8.81 ft	High	+0.04 ft	5.1 mi
Withlacoochee River at US 301 at TrilbyRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	6.59 ft	Normal	+0.29 ft	9 mi
Withlacoochee River at RitalRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	49.68 ft	Normal	+0.25 ft	13 mi
Withlacoochee River at CroomRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	5.22 ft	Normal	+0.13 ft	18 mi
Withlacoochee River at NobletonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	40.81 ft	Normal	+0.06 ft	22 mi
Withlacoochee River near PineolaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	40.75 ft	Normal	+0.04 ft	27 mi
Withlacoochee River near Floral CityRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	40.39 ft	Normal	+0.05 ft	28 mi
Withlacoochee River at Wysong Dam, at CarlsonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	36.99 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	33 mi
Withlacoochee River near RutlandRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	35.21 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	35 mi
Withlacoochee River near InvernessRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	21.40 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	40 mi
Withlacoochee River at SR 200 near HolderRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	1.82 ft	Low	−0.12 ft	46 mi
Withlacoochee River at US 41 at DunnellonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	28.28 ft	Flooding	−0.14 ft	52 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Withlacoochee-Hillsborough Ovflo near RichlandRiver gauge, Withlacoochee-Hillsborough Ovflo	3.45 ft	High	−0.13 ft	5.9 mi
Hillsborough River above Crystal Spr near ZephyrhillsRiver gauge, Hillsborough River	53.84 ft	Very high	−0.15 ft	12 mi
Crystal Springs near ZephyrhillsRiver gauge, Crystal Springs	53.98 ft	Low	−0.16 ft	12 mi
Little Withlacoochee River near TarrytownRiver gauge, Little Withlacoochee River	4.27 ft	Normal	−0.11 ft	12 mi
Hillsborough River below Crystal Spr near ZephyrhillsRiver gauge, Hillsborough River	51.83 ft	High	−0.29 ft	13 mi
Fox Branch near SocrumRiver gauge, Fox Branch	4.25 ft	Very high	−0.05 ft	14 mi
Blackwater Creek near KnightsRiver gauge, Blackwater Creek	72.74 ft	Very high	−0.19 ft	15 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Withlacoochee River near Dade City higher than last year?

Yes, it is 5.09 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 67.88 ft.

What is a normal level for the Withlacoochee River near Dade City in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 70.90 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 68.03 ft and 73.86 ft, based on 43 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 near Dade City today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT, the water level was 72.97 ft. Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Withlacoochee River near Dade City rising or falling?

Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.49 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Withlacoochee River near Dade City normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 43 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:02311500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 28.35250, -82.12592 (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	72.97 ft	2026-10-19 15:45	Provisional
Flow	453 cfs	2026-10-19 15:45	Provisional

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