WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
November 21, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

SUMMARY

Last Updated 2024-11-20
Discharge Volume 59,161 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 29,827.0 cfs
-2364.0 cfs (-7.34%)
Percent of Normal 357.69%
Maximum 84,630.0 cfs
2013-03-02
Seasonal Avg 8,339 cfs

Total streamflow across the Withlacoochee River was last observed at 29,827 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 59,161 acre-ft of water today; about 358% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 8,339 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 Holder reporting a streamflow rate of 3,310 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Withlacoochee River Nr Dade City with a gauge stage of 72.58 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.

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.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd
USGS 023177483
402 cfs 7.19 ft -8.89
Withlacoochee River At Us 84
USGS 02318500
862 cfs 5.45 ft -9.25
Withlacoochee River Near Cumpressco
USGS 02310947
229 cfs 8.47 ft -7.94
Withlacoochee River Nr Dade City
USGS 02311500
387 cfs 72.58 ft -4.34
Withlacoochee River At Trilby
USGS 02312000
827 cfs 9.65 ft -5.65
Withlacoochee River Near Pinetta
USGS 02319000
1580 cfs 9.34 ft -14.36
Withlacoochee River Nr Pineola
USGS 02312598
1570 cfs 42.97 ft -5.2
Withlacoochee River At Rital Fl
USGS 02312300
1080 cfs 54.08 ft -8.66
Withlacoochee River At Croom
USGS 02312500
887 cfs 7.68 ft -4.85
Withlacoochee River At Nobleton Fl
USGS 02312558
1540 cfs 42.85 ft -5.33
Withlacoochee River Nr Floral City
USGS 02312600
688 cfs 42.69 ft -50.65
Withlacoochee R At Wysong Dam At Carlson
USGS 02312720
2770 cfs 40.38 ft -3.36
Withlacoochee River Nr Rutland
USGS 02312722
3040 cfs 39.51 ft -3.1
Withlacoochee River Nr Inverness
USGS 02312762
2740 cfs 26.23 ft -3.07
Withlacoochee River Nr Holder
USGS 02313000
3310 cfs 9.2 ft -2.87
Withlacoochee River Nr Lee
USGS 02319394
2920 cfs 35.39 ft -8.11
Withlacoochee R At Inglis Dam Nr Dunnellon
USGS 02313230
3140 cfs 26.59 ft -5.19
Withlacoochee R Bypass Channel Nr Inglis Fla
USGS 02313250
1160 cfs 26.28 ft 3.67
History of the River

The Withlacoochee River (or Crooked River) originates in central Florida's Green Swamp, east of Polk City. It flows west, then north, and then turns northwest and finally west again before it empties into the Gulf of Mexico near Yankeetown. The river is 141 miles (227 km) long and has a drainage basin of 1,170 square miles (3,000 km2). It is believed to have been named after the Withlacoochee River to the north.
Along its route are the 46-mile-long (74 km) Withlacoochee State Trail, the longest paved rail trail in Florida, the Cypress Lake Preserve, a 324-acre (1.31 km2) park with approximately 600 feet (180 m) of frontage, and Nobleton Wayside Park, a 2-acre (8,100 m2) park in Nobleton that includes a boat ramp, shelter, basketball court, and picnic tables.
The Withlacoochee River flows through Pasco and Hernando counties, and then forms part of the boundary between Hernando County and Sumter County, and all of the boundary between Citrus County and Sumter County, between Citrus County and Marion County and between Citrus County and Levy County (including Lake Rousseau). The largest city close to the river is Dade City.

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