Little Withlacoochee River River Levels

Total streamflow across the Little Withlacoochee River was last observed at 15 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 30 acre-ft of water today; about 29% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 52 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-08-04 when daily discharge volume was observed at 2,027 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Little Withlacoochee River At Rerdell reporting a streamflow rate of 14.1 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Little Withlacoochee River Nr Tarrytown with a gauge stage of 3.17 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Little Withlacoochee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 83 ft, the Little Withlacoochee River Nr Tarrytown.

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.