Wakulla River River Levels

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

The Wakulla River is a 15-mile-long river located in Wakulla County, Florida.


Summary

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Wakulla River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Wakulla River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Wakulla River Near Crawfordville
USGS 02327022
558 cfs 3.95 ft -29.46
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Wakulla River is an 11-mile-long (18 km) river in Wakulla County, Florida. It carries the outflow from Wakulla Springs, site of the Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park, to the St. Marks River 3 miles (5 km) north of the Gulf of Mexico. Its drainage basin extends northwest into Leon County, including Munson Slough, and may extend as far north as the Georgia border.The river, due to its clear, clean water, was once used to film underwater scenes during north Florida's cinema boom. Movies filmed in Wakulla Springs and river include several Tarzan movies, starring Johnny Weissmuller, and Creature from the Black Lagoon.