Withlacoochee River Flow
As of 2026-08-03, the Withlacoochee River is flowing at a combined 1,945 cfs across 18 USGS streamgauges — 23% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 8,406 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Withlacoochee River was last observed at 1,945 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 3,858 acre-ft of water today; about 23% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 8,406 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 R Bypass Channel Nr Inglis Fla reporting a streamflow rate of 407 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Withlacoochee River Nr Dade City with a gauge stage of 68.23 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.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Withlacoochee River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Withlacoochee River
All 18 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd
GA
USGS 023177483
|
86 | 3.43 | 176.6 | 127% | 1 | 17,300 | 136 |
|
Withlacoochee River At Us 84
GA
USGS 02318500
|
152 | 2.57 | -68.9 | 76% | 7 | 56,000 | 113 |
|
Withlacoochee River Near Cumpressco
FL
USGS 02310947
|
0 | 5.42 | -15.7 | 1% | 0 | 3,380 | 85 |
|
Withlacoochee River Nr Dade City
FL
USGS 02311500
|
7 | 68.23 | 2.6 | 5% | 0 | 3,970 | 70 |
|
Withlacoochee River At Trilby
FL
USGS 02312000
|
12 | 0.19 | 8.3 | 4% | 4 | 4,580 | 58 |
|
Withlacoochee River Near Pinetta
FL
USGS 02319000
|
366 | 6.98 | 255.3 | 83% | 48 | 34,200 | 53 |
|
Withlacoochee River Nr Pineola
FL
USGS 02312598
|
2 | 38.09 | 5.4 | 1% | 0 | 2,260 | 52 |
|
Withlacoochee River At Rital Fl
FL
USGS 02312300
|
5 | 44.32 | 8.3 | 2% | 0 | 3,370 | 45 |
|
Withlacoochee River At Croom
FL
USGS 02312500
|
8 | 0.82 | 9.9 | 3% | 1 | 4,840 | 45 |
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Withlacoochee River Nr Floral City
FL
USGS 02312600
|
2 | 37.94 | 0.0 | 1% | 0 | 4,030 | 40 |
|
Withlacoochee River At Nobleton Fl
FL
USGS 02312558
|
7 | 37.23 | 3.6 | 2% | 0 | 4,320 | 40 |
|
Withlacoochee R At Wysong Dam At Carlson
FL
USGS 02312720
|
95 | 35.81 | -1.9 | 32% | 3 | 3,300 | 37 |
|
Withlacoochee River Nr Rutland
FL
USGS 02312722
|
149 | 33.50 | -2.6 | 40% | 44 | 2,330 | 36 |
|
Withlacoochee River Nr Inverness
FL
USGS 02312762
|
90 | 20.33 | -1.4 | 26% | 1 | 3,570 | 33 |
|
Withlacoochee River Nr Holder
FL
USGS 02313000
|
292 | 0.74 | -1.4 | 62% | 38 | 3,880 | 31 |
|
Withlacoochee River Nr Lee
FL
USGS 02319394
|
308 | 29.15 | -18.5 | 23% | 144 | 25,400 | 29 |
|
Withlacoochee R At Inglis Dam Nr Dunnellon
FL
USGS 02313230
|
· | 27.35 | · | 0% | 16 | 4,360 | 27 |
|
Withlacoochee R Bypass Channel Nr Inglis Fla
FL
USGS 02313250
|
407 | 27.31 | 0.0 | 43% | 202 | 1,500 | 4 |
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
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.
Recreation along the Withlacoochee River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Withlacoochee 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 Withlacoochee River
How is the Withlacoochee River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-03, the Withlacoochee River is flowing at a combined 1,945 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 23% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Withlacoochee River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Withlacoochee 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.