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Withlacoochee River near Inverness

Live conditions for this USGS-monitored stretch of water, updated every 15 minutes.

68of 100

Fair

Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions

Wind

14 mph

gusting to 26 mph

Air temp

75°F

35% chance of rain

River flow

86 cfs

very low for this date

Wind, next 12 hours

mph
Hourly wind forecast
HourWind (mph)Gusts (mph)
5p913
6p1021
7p616
8p820
9p716
10p612
11p714
12a512
1a511
2a49
3a49
4a713

Is this flow normal for July 30?

Today's 86 cfs is 74% below the median for this date — which counts as very low water here.

The median flow on this date is 325 cfs, across 23 years of USGS record at this gauge. Whether that is runnable depends on the stretch — this is context, not a recommendation.

Why this score

  • Wind14 mph — hard work, whitecaps likely-26
  • GustsGusting to 26 mph — 12 mph over sustained-4
  • Rain35% chance in the next 6 hours-2

We don't have launch notes for this one

This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, so the flow and weather are real — but we haven't verified where to put in, what the hazards are, or whether this stretch is legal or sensible to paddle. We'd rather say that than invent it. The links below are where to find out.

We also don't have a verified safe-flow range here, so the Paddle Score reflects weather only. Judge the flow number against local knowledge, not against our score.

Do your own homework

We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.

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