Total streamflow across the Shoal River was last observed at 617 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,224 acre-ft of water today; about 50% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,226 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2024-03-11 when daily discharge volume was observed at 4,375 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Shoal River Nr Crestview reporting a streamflow rate of 487 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Shoal River Nr Mossy Head with a gauge stage of 6.76 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Shoal River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 111 ft, the Shoal River Nr Mossy Head.