St Lucie River at Speedy Point, Stuart water level

What this means

High water at St Lucie River at Speedy Point, Stuart: the latest reading is 1.88 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.48 ft above the median of 1.40 ft for mid-October, based on 27 years of readings. It is 0.12 ft below the flood stage of 2.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.35 ft (−0.47 ft).

It is on the way up, by 0.21 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 sensor also reports a water temperature of 83 °F.

Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date

1.40 ft0.48 ft above the median for this date

Normal for this date

1.02 ft – 2.19 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)

Same day last year

2.35 ft−0.47 ft

Lowest and highest in 30 days

0.67 ft – 2.88 ft

Lowest and highest in 12 months

0.13 ft – 2.88 ft