River stage
Deland, St. Johns River
- River level
- 3.37 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.75 ft
- Recent high
- 3.42 ft
- Recent low
- 0.71 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DLAF1
- 30-day change
- +1.25 ft
- Average
- 1.52 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 6.33 ft
In brief
The St. Johns River at Deland, FL read 3.37 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 0.13 ft below action stage. That is 1.25 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DLAF1
Water 80 °F (27 °C) · 3 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.33 ft | 2022-10-11 |
| 2 | 6.06 ft | 1953-10-11 |
| 3 | 5.84 ft | 1960-10-03 |
| 4 | 5.53 ft | 2008-09-04 |
| 5 | 5.50 ft | 2017-10-06 |
| 6 | 5.49 ft | 2024-10-14 |
| 7 | 5.35 ft | 2017-09-22 |
| 8 | 5.25 ft | 2004-09-29 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 3.50 ft
Flooding of campsites and trails occurs at Hontoon Island State Park.
- 4.00 ft
Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina.
- 4.50 ft
Water moves into yards and approaches buildings around Hontoon Island.
- 4.80 ft
Water starts to enter low lying buildings around Hontoon Island. Many secondary roads and homes in low lying areas are flooded.
- 5.30 ft
Major flooding occurs to many structures and marinas along the river and in the Hontoon Island area.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the St. Johns River flooding at Deland?
No. The St. Johns River at Deland is at 3.37 ft, 0.13 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Deland?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 3.5 ft, minor flooding 4 ft, moderate flooding 4.8 ft and major flooding 5.3 ft.
What is the highest the St. Johns River has been at Deland?
The highest crest on record is 6.33 ft, on 2022-10-11.
Is the St. Johns River high or low right now at Deland?
At 3.37 ft it is higher than 97% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Deland, St. Johns River?
The water temperature at Deland, St. Johns River is 80 °F (26.7 °C), measured 6:30 pm by USGS, which is 3 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DLAF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02236000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.