Silver River river
Total streamflow across the Silver River was last observed at 475 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 942 acre-ft of water today; about 70% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 675 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-12-10 when daily discharge volume was observed at 2,950 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Silver River Near Ocala reporting a streamflow rate of 429 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Silver River Near L'Anse with a gauge stage of 6.68 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Silver River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 625 ft, the Silver River Near L'Anse.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Silver River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Silver River
All 2 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Silver River Near L'Anse
MI
USGS 04043150
|
46 | 6.68 | 0.0 | 56% | 5 | 2,950 | 625 |
|
Silver River Near Ocala
FL
USGS 02239501
|
429 | 0.08 | 2.1 | 72% | 420 | 967 | 38 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Silver River
The Silver River is a 5.6-mile river located in north-central Florida that runs through Marion County. The river is known for its crystal clear water and unique ecosystem, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including manatees, alligators, and monkeys. The river has a rich history, with evidence of human activity dating back over 10,000 years. The Silver River is fed by several springs, including Silver Springs, which discharges over 500 million gallons of water a day. The river is dammed in several places, including the Rodman Reservoir, which is used for recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The Silver River is also used for agricultural purposes, with several farms located along its banks. Despite its many uses, the Silver River remains a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Recreation along the Silver River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Silver River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Silver River
Where does the data for the Silver River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.