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Wolff Creek near Okeechobee water level

River gauge, Wolff Creek, Florida, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

20.52ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
7.6 cfs
20.3 20.5 20.8

History

History
20.320.520.821.0ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 17Oct 1820.320.520.821.0ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
2122ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 182122ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
202122ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026202122ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
202122ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026202122ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Wolff Creek near Okeechobee is at 20.52 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.12 ft above the median of 20.40 ft for mid-October, based on 23 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 20.49 ft (+0.03 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 20.39 ft and 20.91 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
20.40 ft0.12 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
20.26 ft – 20.76 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
Same day last year
20.49 ft+0.03 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
20.39 ft – 20.91 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
19.89 ft – 20.91 ft

Floating and fishing near Wolff Creek near Okeechobee

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:25 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11 hr, 27 min First quarter 52%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Williamson Ditch near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Williamson Ditch 18.72 ft High −0.11 ft 1.7 mi
Taylor Creek at Grassy Island near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Taylor Creek 17.17 ft Low −0.04 ft 2.6 mi
Mosquito Creek near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Mosquito Creek 20.29 ft High +0.33 ft 4.0 mi
Popash Slough near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Popash Slough 21.83 ft Low −0.07 ft 5.1 mi
Taylor Creek near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Taylor Creek 23.63 ft Very high −0.05 ft 7 mi
Otter Creek near OkeechobeeRiver gauge, Otter Creek 32.91 ft Normal ±0 7 mi
Cypress Slough near BasingerRiver gauge, Cypress Slough 32.96 ft High −0.08 ft 12 mi
Indian Prairie Canal above S-72 near OkeechobeeCanal gauge, Indian Prairie Canal 19.64 ft Normal +0.10 ft 17 mi

Questions and answers

How does Wolff Creek near Okeechobee compare with last year?

It is 0.03 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 20.49 ft.

What is a normal level for Wolff Creek near Okeechobee in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 20.40 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 20.26 ft and 20.76 ft, based on 23 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 Wolff Creek near Okeechobee today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT, the water level was 20.52 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Wolff Creek near Okeechobee rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.39 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Wolff Creek near Okeechobee normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 23 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:02274505 (Agency page)
Coordinates
27.28088, -80.82395 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 20.52 ft 2026-10-18 18:45 Provisional
Flow 7.6 cfs 2026-10-18 18:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Wolff Creek near Okeechobee (usgs:02274505). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/wolff-creek-near-okeechobee

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