Horse Creek at Sr 72 near Arcadia, FL
Is Horse Creek at Sr 72 near Arcadia, FL flooding right now?
Horse Creek at Sr 72 near Arcadia, FL measured 9.33 ft on 2026-11-11 13:30:00 UTC. That observation was 2.7 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.33 ft
Streamflow
435 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.24 ft on Thu, Sep 29, 2022.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 0.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 2.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14.5 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 6.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.24 ft | 2022-09-29 |
| 18.02 ft | 2003-06-23 |
| 17.94 ft | 1960-08-01 |
| 17.78 ft | 1992-06-27 |
| 17.34 ft | 1982-06-18 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Buzzard Roost Branch near Pine Level FL | 2.6 mi | DeSoto County |
| Peace River at Nocatee FL | 5.9 mi | DeSoto County |
| Peace River at Sr 70 at Arcadia, FL | 7.0 mi | DeSoto County |
| Joshua Creek at Nocatee FL | 7.1 mi | DeSoto County |
| Peace River at Platt FL | 7.8 mi | DeSoto County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.