Manatee River at Rye FL
Is Manatee River at Rye FL flooding right now?
Manatee River at Rye FL measured 1.81 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 9.2 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.81 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.12 ft on Mon, Aug 5, 2024.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12.8 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 13.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.12 ft | 2024-08-05 |
| 20 ft | 1962-07-21 |
| 19.71 ft | 2003-06-23 |
| 17.19 ft | 2022-09-29 |
| 16.76 ft | 2017-09-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Gamble Creek near Parrish FL | 3.1 mi | Manatee County |
| Gamble Creek at County Road 675 near Parrish FL | 4.7 mi | Manatee County |
| Braden Riv at Lakewood Ranch near Lorraine FL | 7.4 mi | Manatee County |
| Williams Creek near Bradenton FL | 7.4 mi | Manatee County |
| Hickory Hammock Creek near Lorraine FL | 7.5 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.