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Little Withlacoochee River Flow Today

As of November 5, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Little Withlacoochee River is flowing at 52 cfs at Rerdell, FL — 180% of normal for the date. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 17 to 52 cfs. ❤ Favorite

USGS gauges
2 2 reporting · upstream → down
Little Withlacoochee River Near Tarrytown: 143% of normalLittle Withlacoochee River At Rerdell: 180% of normal
Typical gauge
161% of normal for the date
0%normal200%
Biggest flow now
52cfs Rerdell
Updated
Nov 5, 2:45 AM
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River briefing · Nov 5, 2026

Little Withlacoochee 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 Rerdell, the Little Withlacoochee River is running 52 cfs — 180% of normal. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 161% of normal).

Headwaters to mouth

How the Little Withlacoochee 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

  1. Tarrytown83 ft 17 cfs143%
  2. Rerdell63 ft 52 cfs180%

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 Little Withlacoochee River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (161%).

Typical gauge 161%
0%50%100% · normal150%200%+
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Little Withlacoochee River flow report

2 gauges
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height Elevation
Little Withlacoochee River Near Tarrytown FL
Nov 5, 2:15 AM · USGS 02312180
17 cfs 143% -7% 4.24 ft 83 ft
Little Withlacoochee River At Rerdell FL
Nov 5, 2:45 AM · USGS 02312200
52 cfs 180% 0% 3.09 ft 63 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.

History

Little Withlacoochee River streamflow over time

Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.

Maximum streamflow by year

About this river

Little Withlacoochee River

The Little Withlacoochee River is a 25-mile-long river in central Florida. It flows through the Green Swamp and eventually joins the Withlacoochee River. The river has a rich history, having been used by Native American tribes for thousands of years. Hydrologically, the river is fed by numerous springs and is surrounded by wetlands, making it an important part of the ecosystem. The river is dammed at several points, including the Gum Slough, which forms the Gum Slough Reservoir. The reservoir serves as a water source for the Tampa Bay area. The Little Withlacoochee River is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The surrounding land is used for agriculture, including cattle ranching and citrus orchards. Overall, the Little Withlacoochee River is an important part of central Florida's natural and human-made landscape.

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FAQ

About the Little Withlacoochee River

How is the Little Withlacoochee River flowing right now?

As of November 5, 2026, the Little Withlacoochee River is flowing at 52 cfs at Rerdell, FL, about 180% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 17 to 52 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Little Withlacoochee River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Little Withlacoochee River is at 161% 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.

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