Withlacoochee River Flow Today
As of October 23, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Withlacoochee River is flowing at 2,520 cfs near Lee, FL — 450% of normal for the date and down 14% in 24 hours. 18 of 18 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0 to 2,520 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Withlacoochee 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 Lee, the Withlacoochee River is running 2,520 cfs — 450% of normal, down 14% since yesterday. Along the river, 9 of 16 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 82% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at US 84 (-33%) and Pinetta (-29%).
Highest against normal: Pinetta at 933%. Lowest: Inglis Dam Near Dunnellon at 0%.
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Withlacoochee River with a live range are in range and 1 running high.
How the Withlacoochee 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
- Mcmillan Rd136 ft 279 cfs
- US 84113 ft 847 cfs
- Cumpressco85 ft 130 cfs175%
- Dade City70 ft 286 cfs149%
- Trilby58 ft 482 cfs119%
- Pinetta53 ft 1,340 cfs933%
- Pineola52 ft 212 cfs65%
- Rital Fl45 ft 421 cfs98%
- Croom45 ft 487 cfs92%
- Nobleton Fl40 ft 497 cfs90%
- Floral City40 ft 219 cfs43%
- Carlson37 ft 374 cfs54%
- Rutland36 ft 479 cfs74%
- Inverness33 ft 312 cfs41%
- Holder31 ft 206 cfs22%
- Lee29 ft 2,520 cfs450%
- Inglis Dam Near Dunnellon27 ft 0 cfs0%
- Inglis Fla4 ft 844 cfs57%
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 Withlacoochee River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (82%).
Withlacoochee River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd GA
Oct 23, 3:30 AM · USGS 023177483 |
279 cfs | · | -28% | 5.29 ft | 129.7 ft below | 136 ft |
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Withlacoochee River At US 84 GA
Oct 23, 3:00 AM · USGS 02318500 |
847 cfs | · | -33% | 5.33 ft | 98.7 ft below | 113 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Near Cumpressco FL
Oct 23, 3:45 AM · USGS 02310947 |
130 cfs | 175% | -1% | 7.75 ft | · | 85 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Near Dade City FL
Oct 23, 3:45 AM · USGS 02311500 |
286 cfs | 149% | -12% | 72.13 ft | · | 70 ft |
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Withlacoochee River At Trilby FL
Oct 23, 3:30 AM · USGS 02312000 |
482 cfs | 119% | +2% | 7.08 ft | 4.9 ft below | 58 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Near Pinetta FL
Oct 23, 3:30 AM · USGS 02319000 |
1,340 cfs | 933% | -29% | 8.98 ft | 64.0 ft below | 53 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Near Pineola FL
Oct 23, 3:45 AM · USGS 02312598 |
212 cfs | 65% | +8% | 40.95 ft | · | 52 ft |
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Withlacoochee River At Rital Fl FL
Oct 23, 3:30 AM · USGS 02312300 |
421 cfs | 98% | +4% | 50.28 ft | · | 45 ft |
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Withlacoochee River At Croom FL
Oct 23, 3:30 AM · USGS 02312500 |
487 cfs | 92% | +3% | 5.52 ft | 3.5 ft below | 45 ft |
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Withlacoochee River At Nobleton Fl FL
Oct 23, 3:30 AM · USGS 02312558 |
497 cfs | 90% | +4% | 41.06 ft | · | 40 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Near Floral City FL
Oct 23, 3:15 AM · USGS 02312600 |
219 cfs | 43% | +6% | 40.57 ft | · | 40 ft |
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Withlacoochee River At Wysong Dam At Carlson FL
Oct 23, 3:45 AM · USGS 02312720 |
374 cfs | 54% | +2% | 36.99 ft | · | 37 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Near Rutland FL
Oct 23, 3:30 AM · USGS 02312722 |
479 cfs | 74% | -2% | 35.13 ft | · | 36 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Near Inverness FL
Oct 23, 3:30 AM · USGS 02312762 |
312 cfs | 41% | +1% | 21.35 ft | · | 33 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Near Holder FL
Oct 23, 3:45 AM · USGS 02313000 |
206 cfs | 22% | -7% | 1.57 ft | 6.4 ft below | 31 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Near Lee FL
Oct 23, 3:45 AM · USGS 02319394 |
2,520 cfs | 450% | -14% | 34.14 ft | 15.9 ft below | 29 ft |
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Withlacoochee River At Inglis Dam Near Dunnellon FL
Oct 23, 3:45 AM · USGS 02313230 |
0 cfs | 0% | · | 27.34 ft | · | 27 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Bypass Channel Near Inglis Fla FL
Oct 23, 3:45 AM · USGS 02313250 |
844 cfs | 57% | +0% | 27.20 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.
Paddle runs on the Withlacoochee River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Highway 6 To The Confluence With The Suwannee River Gauge: Lee |
Running high | 2,520 cfs | 100–300 cfs | I–II |
Dams & reservoirs on the Withlacoochee River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Withlacoochee River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
Fishing near the Withlacoochee River
About the Withlacoochee River
How is the Withlacoochee River flowing right now?
As of October 23, 2026, the Withlacoochee River is flowing at 2,520 cfs near Lee, FL, about 450% of normal for the date. Across its 18 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0 to 2,520 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Withlacoochee River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Withlacoochee River is at 82% 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.
What is flood stage on the Withlacoochee River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Mcmillan Rd (135.0 ft), US 84 (104.0 ft), Trilby (12.0 ft), Pinetta (73.0 ft), Croom (9.0 ft), Holder (8.0 ft), Lee (50.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Withlacoochee River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.