Alafia River river
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Alafia River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Alafia River
All 1 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alafia River At Lithia Fl
FL
USGS 02301500
|
74 | 3.07 | 183.1 | 186% | 5 | 8,920 | 22 |
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Alafia River
The Alafia River is located in central Florida and spans approximately 25 miles. The river has a rich history, once serving as a source of transportation for Native Americans and later for military supply shipments during the Seminole Wars. The Alafia River is fed by numerous springs and tributaries, including the Little Manatee River. The Upper and Lower Alafia River are both used for recreation, including fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, and are popular spots for camping and hiking. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, including cattle grazing and citrus farming. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Lithia Springs Dam and Reservoir, which provides drinking water for the surrounding area. Overall, the Alafia River is an important natural resource for the local community and economy.
Recreation along the Alafia River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Alafia River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Alafia River
Where does the data for the Alafia River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.