Myakka River near Sr 72 near Sarasota, FL
Is Myakka River near Sr 72 near Sarasota, FL flooding right now?
Myakka River near Sr 72 near Sarasota, FL measured 6.19 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 0.8 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.19 ft
Streamflow
466 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 10.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.84 ft on Sat, Oct 1, 2022.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.5 ft | 0.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 0.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8.5 ft | 2.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 10.5 ft | 4.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.84 ft | 2022-10-01 |
| 12.46 ft | 2003-06-24 |
| 11.73 ft | 1992-06-29 |
| 11.6 ft | 1962-09-23 |
| 11.58 ft | 1960-08-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Myakka River at Control near Laurel FL | 4.4 mi | Sarasota County |
| Cow Pen Slough at Control near Bee Ridge FL | 5.2 mi | Sarasota County |
| Deer Prairie Slough near Myakka City FL | 7.4 mi | Sarasota County |
| Howard Creek near Sarasota FL | 7.5 mi | Sarasota County |
| Deer Prairie Slough at Power Line near North Port FL | 7.7 mi | Sarasota 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.