Ocklawaha River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Ocklawaha River is flowing at 487 cfs at Eureka, FL — 59% of normal for the date and up 13% in 24 hours. 5 of 5 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 25 to 487 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Ocklawaha 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 Eureka, the Ocklawaha River is running 487 cfs — 59% of normal, up 13% since yesterday. Along the river, 4 of 5 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 50% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Ocala (+30%) and Eureka (+13%).
Highest against normal: Moss Bluff at 100%. Lowest: Ocala at 35%.
How the Ocklawaha 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
- Moss Bluff62 ft 25 cfs100%
- Ocala35 ft 31 cfs35%
- Conner35 ft 347 cfs44%
- Eureka20 ft 487 cfs59%
- Rodman Dam Near Orange Springs8 ft 482 cfs50%
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 Ocklawaha River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (50%).
Ocklawaha River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ocklawaha River At Moss Bluff FL
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 02238500 |
25 cfs | 100% | 0% | 35.50 ft | 8.5 ft below | 62 ft |
|
Ocklawaha River Near Ocala FL
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 02239000 |
31 cfs | 35% | +30% | 34.49 ft | · | 35 ft |
|
Ocklawaha River Near Conner FL
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 02240000 |
347 cfs | 44% | -4% | 3.64 ft | 34.4 ft below | 35 ft |
|
Ocklawaha River At Eureka FL
Oct 2, 3:15 AM · USGS 02240500 |
487 cfs | 59% | +13% | 19.36 ft | 2.6 ft below | 20 ft |
|
Ocklawaha River At Rodman Dam Near Orange Springs FL
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 02243960 |
482 cfs | 50% | 0% | 3.25 ft | 1.8 ft below | 8 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Ocklawaha River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Ocklawaha River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Ocklawaha River
The Ocklawaha River, located in Florida, is approximately 74 miles long and is a tributary of the St. Johns River. The river has a rich history, with evidence of Native American settlements dating back 12,000 years. In the late 19th and early 20th century, the river was used extensively for transportation and logging. Today, the river is a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The river's hydrology is influenced by several dams and reservoirs, including the Rodman Reservoir, which was created in the 1960s for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. The construction of this dam led to the flooding of large areas of forest and wetland habitats, sparking controversy and ongoing debate about the trade-offs between conservation and development. The Ocklawaha River also supports agricultural activities in the surrounding areas, including citrus groves and ranching.
Fishing near the Ocklawaha River
About the Ocklawaha River
How is the Ocklawaha River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Ocklawaha River is flowing at 487 cfs at Eureka, FL, about 59% of normal for the date. Across its 5 USGS gauges, current flows range from 25 to 487 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Ocklawaha River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Ocklawaha River is at 50% 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.
What is flood stage on the Ocklawaha River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Moss Bluff (44.0 ft), Conner (38.0 ft), Eureka (22.0 ft), Rodman Dam Near Orange Springs (5.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.