FLORIDA FLOW REPORT

July 26 2024

Streamflow levels across Florida are currently 84.0% of normal, with the St. Johns River At Jacksonville reporting the highest discharge in the state with 62000cfs and gauge stage of 11.71 ft. Meanwhile, the Harney Pond Canal Above S-71 Nr Lakeport is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a 900.0% increase since yesterday, and currently running at 390cfs.

Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the Suwannee River Ab Gopher River Nr Suwannee Fl, currently reporting a stage of 0.05ft. The Ortega River At Kirwin Rd Nr Jacksonville in the Lower St. Johns watershed is surging for this time of year at 267cfs, about 203.96% of normal.

Florida is characterized by a flat landscape with numerous rivers and lakes that are critical to the state's hydrology. The St. Johns River, the longest river in Florida, flows from its headwaters in east-central Florida to the Atlantic Ocean. Other major rivers include the Kissimmee River, the Ocklawaha River, and the Apalachicola River. The state's climate is subtropical, with hot and humid summers and mild winters, and is prone to frequent hurricanes and tropical storms. There are numerous man-made reservoirs in Florida, including Lake Okeechobee, which is the largest freshwater lake in the state and a key water source for agriculture and urban areas. The state does not receive significant snowfall, and its hydrology is primarily influenced by rainfall patterns, groundwater recharge, and coastal tides.