Imperial River Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Imperial River today?

Imperial River water levels are measured at USGS gauge IMPERIAL RIVER NEAR BONITA SPRINGS, FL; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Imperial River high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Imperial River — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Imperial River, measured at USGS station IMPERIAL RIVER NEAR BONITA SPRINGS, FL (3.0 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

5.88 ft

Updated 1 hr ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.01 ft

30-day avg: 5.89 ft

Streamflow

153 cfs

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-09-17Range: 4.95–7.40 ft2026-10-16

Imperial River is currently near its 30-day average — typical launching conditions at most ramps.

Boat Ramps on Imperial River (4)

Imperial River Boat Ramp — Bonita Springs, Florida
Imperial River Boat Ramp — Bonita Springs, Florida
Bonita Springs Riverside Park Kayak Launch — Bonita Springs, Florida
Bonita Springs Nature Place - Collum's Trail Kayak Launch — Bonita Springs, Florida

See all Imperial River boat ramps →

Imperial River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Imperial River today?

The USGS gauge for Imperial River (IMPERIAL RIVER NEAR BONITA SPRINGS, FL) currently reads a gauge height of 5.88 feet, near its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Imperial River high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Imperial River is near its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Imperial River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 4 boat ramps on Imperial River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 02291500. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.