Imperial River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Imperial River is flowing at 103 cfs near Bonita Springs, FL — 49% of normal for the date and down 10% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Imperial River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Bonita Springs, the Imperial River is running 103 cfs — 49% of normal, down 10% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 49% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Bonita Springs (-10%).
How the Imperial River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Bonita Springs11 ft 103 cfs49%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Imperial River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (49%).
Imperial River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Imperial River Near Bonita Springs FL
Oct 15, 2:45 AM · USGS 02291500 |
103 cfs | 49% | -10% | 5.02 ft | 11 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Imperial River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Imperial River
The Imperial River is a 9.3 mile (15 km) long river located in southwest Florida. It begins in Bonita Springs and flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Historically, the river was used for transportation of goods and people. However, it is now primarily used for recreational activities such as kayaking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The river's hydrology is influenced by heavy rains and tides, which can cause flooding in the surrounding areas. There are several reservoirs along the river, including the Bonita Springs Reservoir and the Imperial River Reservoir. These reservoirs serve as a source of drinking water for the local communities and also provide irrigation for agricultural uses. The Imperial River is an important ecological resource and provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, including manatees and dolphins.
Fishing near the Imperial River
About the Imperial River
How is the Imperial River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Imperial River is flowing at 103 cfs near Bonita Springs, FL, about 49% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Imperial River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Imperial River is at 49% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.