+8870.0 cfs (+45.67%) since yesterday
503.86% of Normal
•
18 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Withlacoochee River
was last observed at
28,290
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
56,113
acre-ft of water today; about 504%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
5,615 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2013-03-02 when daily discharge volume was observed at
84,630 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Withlacoochee River At Us 84
reporting a streamflow rate of 9,250 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Withlacoochee River Nr Dade City
with a gauge stage of 67.55 ft.
This river is monitored from 18 different streamgauging stations along the Withlacoochee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 136 ft, the
Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd.
Last Updated
2024-05-18
Streamflow
28,290.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
503.86%
Maximum
84,630.0 cfs
2013-03-02
About the withlacoochee river
The Withlacoochee River is a 141-mile-long river that flows through central Florida. It is one of the state’s most popular rivers for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming. The river is fed by several smaller waterways and has numerous reservoirs and dams along its length. The most notable of these are the Withlacoochee Dam and the Lake Rousseau Dam. The river has a long history, and the area surrounding the river was once home to several tribes of Native Americans. The river has also played an important role in Florida’s agriculture, with farms and citrus groves located along its banks. Despite its importance, the river has faced pollution and other environmental concerns in recent years, leading to conservation efforts to protect its water quality and wildlife.