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Withlacoochee River

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Withlacoochee River Levels

April 25 2024

12,103 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today

-2291.0 cfs (-27.3%) since yesterday
66.37% of normal • Low

Total streamflow across the Withlacoochee River was last observed at 6,102 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 12,103 acre-ft of water today; about 66% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 9,194 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2013-03-02 when daily discharge volume was observed at 84,630 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Withlacoochee River Nr Lee reporting a streamflow rate of 5,370 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Withlacoochee River Nr Dade City with a gauge stage of 67.93 ft. This river is monitored from 18 different streamgauging stations along the Withlacoochee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 136 ft, the Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd.

Last Updated	2024-04-25
Streamflow	6,102.0 cfs
Percent of Normal	66.37%
Maximum	84,630.0 cfs 2013-03-02

About the withlacoochee river

The Withlacoochee River is a 141-mile-long river that flows through central Florida. It is one of the state’s most popular rivers for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming. The river is fed by several smaller waterways and has numerous reservoirs and dams along its length. The most notable of these are the Withlacoochee Dam and the Lake Rousseau Dam. The river has a long history, and the area surrounding the river was once home to several tribes of Native Americans. The river has also played an important role in Florida’s agriculture, with farms and citrus groves located along its banks. Despite its importance, the river has faced pollution and other environmental concerns in recent years, leading to conservation efforts to protect its water quality and wildlife.

Streamgauge	Streamflow	Gauge Stage	24hr Change (%)
Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd USGS 023177483	346 cfs	5.77 ft	-17.22
Withlacoochee River At Us 84 USGS 02318500	1180 cfs	6.45 ft	-21.85
Withlacoochee River Near Cumpressco USGS 02310947	2 cfs	5.38 ft	-9.73
Withlacoochee River Nr Dade City USGS 02311500	2 cfs	67.93 ft	-22.77
Withlacoochee River At Trilby USGS 02312000	15 cfs	0.23 ft	-8.13
Withlacoochee River Near Pinetta USGS 02319000	3360 cfs	11.87 ft	-34.63
Withlacoochee River Nr Pineola USGS 02312598	45 cfs	40.66 ft	-5.11
Withlacoochee River At Rital Fl USGS 02312300	30 cfs	45.13 ft	-3.83
Withlacoochee River At Croom USGS 02312500	41 cfs	1.98 ft	-5.71
Withlacoochee River Nr Floral City USGS 02312600	34 cfs	40.55 ft	-5.35
Withlacoochee River At Nobleton Fl USGS 02312558	47 cfs	39.66 ft	-4.68
Withlacoochee R At Wysong Dam At Carlson USGS 02312720	208 cfs	36.93 ft	-0.95
Withlacoochee River Nr Rutland USGS 02312722	252 cfs	35.09 ft	-2.7
Withlacoochee River Nr Inverness USGS 02312762	241 cfs	22.01 ft	-2.82
Withlacoochee River Nr Holder USGS 02313000	412 cfs	1.19 ft	-2.14
Withlacoochee River Nr Lee USGS 02319394	5370 cfs	49.76 ft	-1.29
Withlacoochee R At Inglis Dam Nr Dunnellon USGS 02313230	0 cfs	27.36 ft	None
Withlacoochee R Bypass Channel Nr Inglis Fla USGS 02313250	804 cfs	27.23 ft	-11.06

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