Total streamflow across the
Withlacoochee River
was last observed at
9,686
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
19,212
acre-ft of water today; about 125%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
7,737 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 1,480 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Withlacoochee River Nr Dade City
with a gauge stage of 70.14 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.
Last Updated | 2024-12-25 |
Discharge Volume | 19,212 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
9,686.0 cfs
-145.0 cfs (-1.47%) |
Percent of Normal | 125.19% |
Maximum |
84,630.0 cfs
2013-03-02 |
Seasonal Avg | 7,737 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd
USGS 023177483 |
119 cfs | 4.68 ft | -7.03 | |||||
Withlacoochee River At Us 84
USGS 02318500 |
262 cfs | 3.18 ft | -8.39 | |||||
Withlacoochee River Near Cumpressco
USGS 02310947 |
50 cfs | 6.8 ft | -3.28 | |||||
Withlacoochee River Nr Dade City
USGS 02311500 |
65 cfs | 70.14 ft | -3.12 | |||||
Withlacoochee River At Trilby
USGS 02312000 |
182 cfs | 3.99 ft | -2.15 | |||||
Withlacoochee River Near Pinetta
USGS 02319000 |
632 cfs | 7.62 ft | -4.1 | |||||
Withlacoochee River Nr Pineola
USGS 02312598 |
386 cfs | 40.77 ft | -2.28 | |||||
Withlacoochee River At Rital Fl
USGS 02312300 |
249 cfs | 48.64 ft | -1.58 | |||||
Withlacoochee River At Croom
USGS 02312500 |
372 cfs | 4.89 ft | -2.11 | |||||
Withlacoochee River Nr Floral City
USGS 02312600 |
364 cfs | 40.69 ft | -2.67 | |||||
Withlacoochee River At Nobleton Fl
USGS 02312558 |
271 cfs | 40.33 ft | -4.24 | |||||
Withlacoochee R At Wysong Dam At Carlson
USGS 02312720 |
670 cfs | 37.14 ft | 0.75 | |||||
Withlacoochee River Nr Rutland
USGS 02312722 |
837 cfs | 36.21 ft | -1.76 | |||||
Withlacoochee River Nr Inverness
USGS 02312762 |
835 cfs | 23.01 ft | -3.24 | |||||
Withlacoochee River Nr Holder
USGS 02313000 |
1190 cfs | 4.05 ft | -1.65 | |||||
Withlacoochee River Nr Lee
USGS 02319394 |
1480 cfs | 31.32 ft | 2.78 | |||||
Withlacoochee R At Inglis Dam Nr Dunnellon
USGS 02313230 |
497 cfs | 27.38 ft | -1.97 | |||||
Withlacoochee R Bypass Channel Nr Inglis Fla
USGS 02313250 |
1340 cfs | 27.02 ft | -0.74 |
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.