Withlacoochee River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Withlacoochee River is flowing at 489 cfs near Inglis Fla, FL — 37% of normal for the date and down 16% in 24 hours. 18 of 18 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0 to 489 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 Inglis Fla, the Withlacoochee River is running 489 cfs — 37% of normal, down 16% since yesterday. Along the river, 18 of 18 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 15% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Carlson (+19%); dropping at Inglis Fla (-16%).
Highest against normal: Mcmillan Rd at 87%. 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 31 cfs87%
- US 84113 ft 37 cfs67%
- Cumpressco85 ft 11 cfs3%
- Dade City70 ft 36 cfs10%
- Trilby58 ft 35 cfs5%
- Pinetta53 ft 93 cfs33%
- Pineola52 ft 64 cfs16%
- Rital Fl45 ft 44 cfs8%
- Croom45 ft 82 cfs12%
- Floral City40 ft 31 cfs6%
- Nobleton Fl40 ft 190 cfs27%
- Carlson37 ft 124 cfs14%
- Rutland36 ft 155 cfs16%
- Inverness33 ft 107 cfs11%
- Holder31 ft 351 cfs28%
- Lee29 ft 463 cfs52%
- Inglis Dam Near Dunnellon27 ft 0 cfs0%
- Inglis Fla4 ft 489 cfs37%
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 (15%).
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 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 023177483 |
31 cfs | 87% | -7% | 2.23 ft | 132.8 ft below | 136 ft |
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Withlacoochee River At US 84 GA
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 02318500 |
37 cfs | 67% | -9% | 1.84 ft | 102.2 ft below | 113 ft |
|
Withlacoochee River Near Cumpressco FL
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02310947 |
11 cfs | 3% | -9% | 6.03 ft | · | 85 ft |
|
Withlacoochee River Near Dade City FL
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02311500 |
36 cfs | 10% | -7% | 69.50 ft | · | 70 ft |
|
Withlacoochee River At Trilby FL
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 02312000 |
35 cfs | 5% | -4% | 1.08 ft | 10.9 ft below | 58 ft |
|
Withlacoochee River Near Pinetta FL
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 02319000 |
93 cfs | 33% | -5% | 6.13 ft | 66.9 ft below | 53 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Near Pineola FL
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02312598 |
64 cfs | 16% | -3% | 39.59 ft | · | 52 ft |
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Withlacoochee River At Rital Fl FL
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 02312300 |
44 cfs | 8% | -1% | 45.42 ft | · | 45 ft |
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Withlacoochee River At Croom FL
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 02312500 |
82 cfs | 12% | -2% | 1.99 ft | 7.0 ft below | 45 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Near Floral City FL
Oct 2, 3:15 AM · USGS 02312600 |
31 cfs | 6% | -2% | 39.27 ft | · | 40 ft |
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Withlacoochee River At Nobleton Fl FL
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 02312558 |
190 cfs | 27% | -2% | 39.10 ft | · | 40 ft |
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Withlacoochee River At Wysong Dam At Carlson FL
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02312720 |
124 cfs | 14% | +19% | 36.10 ft | · | 37 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Near Rutland FL
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 02312722 |
155 cfs | 16% | +5% | 33.77 ft | · | 36 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Near Inverness FL
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 02312762 |
107 cfs | 11% | +3% | 20.35 ft | · | 33 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Near Holder FL
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02313000 |
351 cfs | 28% | -2% | 1.61 ft | 6.4 ft below | 31 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Near Lee FL
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02319394 |
463 cfs | 52% | +6% | 29.33 ft | 20.7 ft below | 29 ft |
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Withlacoochee River At Inglis Dam Near Dunnellon FL
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02313230 |
0 cfs | 0% | · | 27.36 ft | · | 27 ft |
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Withlacoochee River Bypass Channel Near Inglis Fla FL
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02313250 |
489 cfs | 37% | -16% | 27.30 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 | 463 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 2, 2026, the Withlacoochee River is flowing at 489 cfs near Inglis Fla, FL, about 37% of normal for the date. Across its 18 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0 to 489 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 15% 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.