Little Withlacoochee River Flow Today
As of October 16, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Little Withlacoochee River is flowing at 123 cfs at Rerdell, FL — 202% of normal for the date and down 9% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 44 to 123 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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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 123 cfs — 202% of normal, down 9% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 145% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Tarrytown (-21%).
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
- Tarrytown83 ft 44 cfs88%
- Rerdell63 ft 123 cfs202%
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 (145%).
Little Withlacoochee River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Little Withlacoochee River Near Tarrytown FL
Oct 16, 3:15 AM · USGS 02312180 |
44 cfs | 88% | -21% | 4.52 ft | 83 ft |
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Little Withlacoochee River At Rerdell FL
Oct 16, 2:45 AM · USGS 02312200 |
123 cfs | 202% | -9% | 4.04 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.
Little Withlacoochee River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
Fishing near the Little Withlacoochee River
About the Little Withlacoochee River
How is the Little Withlacoochee River flowing right now?
As of October 16, 2026, the Little Withlacoochee River is flowing at 123 cfs at Rerdell, FL, about 202% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 44 to 123 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 145% 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.