Rainbow River Near Dunnellon Realtime Data
RAINBOW RIVER NEAR DUNNELLON
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
432
Discharge (cfs)
5.4
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 02313098
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 432 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.43 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 424 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
Its flow is mainly provided by four major springs, with the main spring known as Rainbow Springs. The river does not have any significant dams or tributaries but is affected by seasonal changes, with higher flows during the rainy season and lower flows during the dry season. The hydrology of the river is interesting as it is home to a diverse range of aquatic plants and animals, including several species of fish, turtles, and manatees. The river is also a popular spot for recreational activities such as swimming, kayaking, and tubing.
July 14, 2026
| Elevation | 27.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Mean water velocity for discharge computation, feet per second | 0.65 ft/sec |
| Gage height, ft | 5.43 ft |
| Nitrate plus nitrite, water, in situ, mg/L as N | 1.88 mg/l as N |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 28.15 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 432.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, degC | 23.3 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 70% |
| Year Over Year Average | 621 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 884 cfs |
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