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Wakulla River Flow Today

As of October 16, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Wakulla River is flowing at 703 cfs near Crawfordville, FL — 92% of normal for the date and down 10% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite

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Wakulla River Near Crawfordville: 92% of normal
Typical gauge
92% of normal for the date
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Biggest flow now
703cfs Crawfordville
Updated
Oct 16, 3:30 AM
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River briefing · Oct 16, 2026

Wakulla 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 Crawfordville, the Wakulla River is running 703 cfs — 92% of normal, down 10% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 92% of normal).

Headwaters to mouth

How the Wakulla 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

  1. Crawfordville4 ft 703 cfs92%

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 Wakulla River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (92%).

Typical gauge 92%
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Wakulla River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height Elevation
Wakulla River Near Crawfordville FL
Oct 16, 3:30 AM · USGS 02327022
703 cfs 92% -10% 4.70 ft 4 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.

History

Wakulla 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).

About this river

Wakulla River

The Wakulla River is a 15-mile-long river located in Wakulla County, Florida. The river was named after the Wakulla Springs, which is the largest and deepest freshwater spring in the world. The Wakulla River is fed by multiple smaller springs and flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The river has a unique hydrology, with clear water and a consistent flow throughout the year. There are no major reservoirs or dams on the river. The Wakulla River is primarily used for recreational activities, such as kayaking, fishing, and swimming. The river is also important for agricultural purposes, as it provides irrigation water for nearby farms. The Wakulla River has a rich history, with evidence of indigenous settlements dating back thousands of years. In the middle of the 19th century, the river was used to transport timber and other goods. Today, the river is protected and preserved as a natural resource.

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FAQ

About the Wakulla River

How is the Wakulla River flowing right now?

As of October 16, 2026, the Wakulla River is flowing at 703 cfs near Crawfordville, FL, about 92% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Wakulla River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Wakulla River is at 92% 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.

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