Crystal-Pithlachascotee

Watershed Hydrology

The Crystal Pithlachascotee Watershed covers a land area of approximately 295 square miles, with the Pithlachascotee River serving as the primary hydrologic feature. The watershed receives an average annual precipitation of 52 inches, with the majority occurring during the summer months. The area is not known for significant snowfall events. Surface water in the watershed is used for recreation, and the Pithlachascotee River flows into the Gulf of Mexico, supporting a diverse estuarine ecosystem. The reservoirs in the watershed are used primarily for flood control, and the constituents of these reservoirs are monitored by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Interesting climatic trends in the area include an increase in the number of days with precipitation and a trend of increasing temperatures, particularly in the summer months. These trends may have implications for water management and ecosystem health in the watershed.


Surface Flows

Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Crystal-Pithlachascotee Watershed

Crystal-Pithlachascotee Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed