Little Manatee River at US 301 near Wimauma, FL
Is Little Manatee River at US 301 near Wimauma, FL flooding right now?
Little Manatee River at US 301 near Wimauma, FL measured 4.81 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.2 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.81 ft
Streamflow
128 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.14 ft on Thu, Sep 8, 1988.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9.5 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14.5 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 12.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.14 ft | 1988-09-08 |
| 19.93 ft | 2001-09-15 |
| 19.76 ft | 1960-09-11 |
| 19.47 ft | 2024-08-06 |
| 18.79 ft | 1962-09-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Creek near Wimauma FL | 2.6 mi | Hillsborough County |
| South Fork Little Manatee River near Wimauma FL | 3.9 mi | Hillsborough County |
| Gamble Creek at County Road 675 near Parrish FL | 7.1 mi | Manatee County |
| Bullfrog Creek near Wimauma FL | 8.3 mi | Hillsborough County |
| Gamble Creek near Parrish FL | 8.4 mi | Manatee 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.