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SwedenStyx River near Elsanor water level
River gauge, Styx River, Alabama, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 175 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Styx River near Elsanor, where the gauge shows 1.88 ft.
That puts it 0.11 ft below the median of 1.99 ft for mid-October, based on 38 years of readings. It is 10.12 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.49 ft (+0.39 ft).
It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.57 ft – 7.42 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 38 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.99 ft0.11 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.31 ft – 2.65 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.49 ft+0.39 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.57 ft – 7.42 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.37 ft – 15.94 ft
- Highest on record
- 28.60 ftSeptember 28, 1998
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 12.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
- Water reaches roadway of CR-87 bridge. Higher water levels flood the bridge and the road becomes impassable.
- 21.00 ft
- Flooding occurs to streets along the river in Seminole Landing and begins to approach higher elevation houses on Donovan and Juniper Rds.
- 19.00 ft
- Water begins to flood Juniper Road in the Seminole Landing community.
- 17.00 ft
- Major Flood stage. Water is near and under low lying houses on Donovan Circle with the road flooded. Goat Cooper and Waterworld Roads impassable, with major flooding near the river.
- 16.00 ft
- Water begins to flood low lying areas on Donovan Circle in the Seminole Landing community. Water begins to overflow bulkheads on Juniper Road. Goat Cooper and Waterworld Rds are flooded with Riverside and the Retreat RV parks flooded.
- 14.00 ft
- Moderate Flood Stage. Water reaches top of bulkheads on Donovan Circle in the Seminole Landing community. Upstream, wter begins to flood Waterworld and areas near Goat Cooper Roads.
- 12.00 ft
- Residents downstream at Seminole Landing should be alert to possible flooding.
- 1.88 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 17 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.60 ft | September 28, 1998 |
| 2 | 23.52 ft | September 17, 2020 |
| 3 | 20.98 ft | April 8, 2025 |
| 4 | 20.87 ft | April 30, 2014 |
| 5 | 19.82 ft | July 21, 1997 |
| 6 | 19.80 ft | October 4, 1995 |
| 7 | 19.62 ft | April 1, 2005 |
| 8 | 19.51 ft | March 29, 2009 |
| 9 | 18.69 ft | October 24, 2017 |
| 10 | 17.95 ft | September 6, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Styx River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styx River near Loxley, at Smiths SidingRiver gauge, Styx River | 4.03 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Styx River at SeminoleRiver gauge, Styx River | 8.48 ft | Very low | +0.16 ft | 8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perdido River at Barrineau ParkRiver gauge, Perdido River | 1.57 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 9 mi |
| Elevenmile Creek near West PensacolaRiver gauge, Elevenmile Creek | 5.63 ft | Very high | −0.32 ft | 15 mi |
| Fish River near Silver HillRiver gauge, Fish River | 0.71 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 16 mi |
| Escambia River near MolinoRiver gauge, Escambia River | 2.24 ft | Normal | −0.24 ft | 17 mi |
| Fish River near MarlowRiver gauge, Fish River | 0.28 ft | Very low | +0.19 ft | 18 mi |
| Magnolia River at US 98 near Foley, AlabamaRiver gauge, Magnolia River | 2.54 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 18 mi |
| Escambia River near CenturyRiver gauge, Escambia River | 6.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.48 ft | 31 mi |
| Big Escambia Creek at FlomatonRiver gauge, Big Escambia Creek | 7.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Styx River near Elsanor compare with last year?
It is 0.39 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.49 ft.
What is flood stage for the Styx River near Elsanor?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 10.12 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Styx River near Elsanor in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.99 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.31 ft and 2.65 ft, based on 38 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 Styx River near Elsanor today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:00 PM CDT, the water level was 1.88 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Styx River near Elsanor rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.98 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Styx River near Elsanor normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 38 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:02377570(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.60578, -87.54723(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 | 1.88 ft | 2026-10-18 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 175 cfs | 2026-10-18 22:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Styx River near Elsanor (usgs:02377570). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/styx-river-near-elsanor
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