FLORIDA FLOW REPORT

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Florida's streamflow conditions show a diverse regional pattern, with some rivers experiencing below-normal flows and others seeing heightened streamflow that could interest paddlers and water resource managers. Notably, the St. Johns River at Jacksonville reports a current streamflow of 177,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), standing at 63.81 percent above normal, which could indicate a risk of flooding in the area. Water enthusiasts should be cautious, given the significant rise in gage height to 9.89 feet. Conversely, significant flow deficits are observed in the Withlacoochee River near Inverness, carrying a streamflow of 150 cfs, which is 74.25 percent below the norm, indicating potential flow drought conditions.

The St. Johns River watershed, encompassing Astor to Deland, shows varied flow conditions, with the river at Astor flowing at 5,810 cfs, slightly above normal, while near Cocoa, the flow is at an alarmingly low 1,450 cfs, only 1.32 percent of the typical flow. Whitewater enthusiasts should note that the Econlockhatchee River near Oviedo is currently at 131 cfs with a gage height of 12.18 feet, significantly below normal levels, suggesting low navigability for paddling activities. Additionally, the Ocklawaha River, which feeds into the St. Johns, is below normal across various points, such as at Eureka with a flow of 597 cfs. In South Florida, the Fisheating Creek at Lakeport has a notably high flow of 1,050 cfs, which is 137.11 percent above normal, potentially impacting the Lake Okeechobee area and offering abundant water for recreational use. Water resource managers and recreational users should remain vigilant as these conditions can influence water availability, ecosystems, and the suitability of rivers for recreational purposes.