Lostmans River Flow Today
As of October 22, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Lostmans River is flowing at 13,800 cfs below Second Bay, FL — 123% of normal for the date and up 23% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Lostmans 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 Second Bay, the Lostmans River is running 13,800 cfs — 123% of normal, up 23% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 123% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Second Bay (+23%).
How the Lostmans 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
- Second Bay-1 ft 13,800 cfs123%
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 Lostmans River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (123%).
Lostmans River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lostmans River Below Second Bay FL
Oct 22, 3:30 AM · USGS 02290918 |
13,800 cfs | 123% | +23% | 0.04 ft | -1 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.
Lostmans 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).
Lostmans River
The Lostmans River is a 26-mile-long river in southern Florida that flows through the Everglades National Park. It originates in the Big Cypress National Preserve and drains into the Gulf of Mexico. Historically, the river played an important role in the transportation of goods and people in the region. Today, the river is primarily used for recreational purposes, such as canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. The hydrology of the river has been heavily impacted by human activities, including the construction of dams and reservoirs. There are no major dams or reservoirs along the Lostmans River, although there are a few smaller structures that help manage water levels. The river is also important for its role in maintaining the health of the surrounding ecosystem, and it is home to a diverse range of wildlife species.
Fishing near the Lostmans River
About the Lostmans River
How is the Lostmans River flowing right now?
As of October 22, 2026, the Lostmans River is flowing at 13,800 cfs below Second Bay, FL, about 123% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Lostmans River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Lostmans River is at 123% 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.