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SwedenWithlacoochee River near Lee water level
River gauge, Withlacoochee River, Florida, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3,990 cfs
- Water temperature
- 71 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Withlacoochee River near Lee shows 35.97 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 30.34 ft, based on 24 years of readings, so the river stage is 5.63 ft above typical. It is 14.03 ft below the flood stage of 50.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 29.33 ft, a difference of +6.64 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 71 °F.
Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 30.34 ft5.63 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 28.87 ft – 37.94 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 29.33 ft+6.64 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 29.33 ft – 35.97 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 28.64 ft – 35.65 ft
- Highest on record
- 64.33 ftApril 10, 2009
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.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 50.00 ft, still 14.03 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 64.00 ft
- Flooding expands to more than one half mile from the river. Catastrophic flood damage to homes occurs.
- 61.00 ft
- Much of the area within one quarter mile of the river is flooding affecting numerous residences. The approach to the CR 141 bridge in Madison County floods at this level.
- 58.00 ft
- Significant flooding occurs along the lower portion of the Withlacoochee River. Numerous homes along the river are impacted from NE Withlacoochee Bluffs in Madison County and along SW 32nd Lane and SW 37th Terrace in Hamilton County.
- 56.00 ft
- In Hamilton County, several residences are surrounded by water and access is restricted to the area near SW 78th Way.
- 54.00 ft
- Water begins to surround homes on the Madison County side of the river along NE Withlacoochee Bluffs.
- 52.00 ft
- Water begins to flood backyards of residences on the Madison County side of the river upstream of the gauge.
- 50.00 ft
- Water begins to overflow the bank on both sides of the river upstream of the gauge mainly into wooded areas.
- 35.97 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64.33 ft | April 10, 2009 |
| 2 | 57.45 ft | April 28, 2014 |
| 3 | 57.16 ft | March 5, 2013 |
| 4 | 55.46 ft | March 16, 2003 |
| 5 | 53.58 ft | December 24, 2018 |
| 6 | 51.82 ft | April 9, 2016 |
| 7 | 49.75 ft | December 11, 2018 |
| 8 | 49.12 ft | August 12, 2024 |
| 9 | 46.61 ft | January 30, 2010 |
| 10 | 43.81 ft | January 31, 2017 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Withlacoochee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withlacoochee River at Wysong Dam, at CarlsonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 37.05 ft | Normal | +0.07 ft | 125 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near RutlandRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 35.22 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 122 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near InvernessRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 21.41 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 117 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at SR 200 near HolderRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 1.90 ft | Low | −0.13 ft | 110 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at US 41 at DunnellonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 28.37 ft | Flooding | −0.14 ft | 104 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at Inglis Dam near DunnellonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 27.30 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 103 mi |
| Withlacoochee River below Inglis Dam near DunnellonRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | −0.74 ft | Very low | −1.89 ft | 103 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at Chambers Is near YankeetownRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | −1.67 ft | No reference yet | −1.51 ft | 101 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at Skipper Bridge Road, near BemissRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 10.66 ft | Very high | −1.44 ft | 38 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at US 41 near ValdostaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 13.68 ft | Very high | −0.60 ft | 34 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at US 84, near QuitmanRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 12.82 ft | Very high | −1.19 ft | 31 mi |
| Withlacoochee River near PinettaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 13.09 ft | Very high | −0.19 ft | 14 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee River at EllavilleRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 7.59 ft | High | +0.19 ft | 1.9 mi |
| Madison Blue Spring near Blue SpringsRiver gauge, Madison Blue Spring | 14.77 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 6.2 mi |
| Suwannee River at Dowling Park, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 28.58 ft | High | +0.23 ft | 12 mi |
| Alapaha River near Jennings FlaRiver gauge, Alapaha River | 71.57 ft | Very high | +0.51 ft | 14 mi |
| Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs FlaRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 43.53 ft | High | −0.07 ft | 15 mi |
| Blue Springs near DellRiver gauge, Blue Springs | 24.63 ft | High | +0.20 ft | 20 mi |
| Suwannee River at LuravilleRiver gauge, Suwannee River | 22.98 ft | Below flood stage | +0.21 ft | 21 mi |
| Alapaha River at StatenvilleRiver gauge, Alapaha River | 14.17 ft | Very high | +0.68 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Withlacoochee River near Lee higher than last year?
Yes, it is 6.64 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 29.33 ft.
What is flood stage for the Withlacoochee River near Lee?
The official flood stage is 50.00 ft. The level is currently 14.03 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Withlacoochee River near Lee in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 30.34 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 28.87 ft and 37.94 ft, based on 24 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 Lee today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:45 PM EDT, the water level was 35.97 ft. Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Withlacoochee River near Lee rising or falling?
Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 3.52 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Withlacoochee River near Lee normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02319394(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.41049, -83.18014(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 | 35.97 ft | 2026-10-18 22:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3,990 cfs | 2026-10-18 22:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 71 °F | 2026-10-18 22:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Withlacoochee River near Lee (usgs:02319394). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/withlacoochee-river-near-lee
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