Is the Alafia River flooding?
The Alafia River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in Florida. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Alafia River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 6 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Florida river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Alafia River at Lithia Pinecrest Rd at Lithia, FL. The highest level ever recorded there was 28.50 ft on 7 September 1933, carrying 45,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1933 (93 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.79 ft, 21.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alafia River at Lithia Pinecrest Rd at Lithia, FL | No flooding | 6.79 ft | 13 ft | |
| Alafia River near Keysville FL | No current data | — | — | — |
| Alafia River at Bell Shoals near Riverview FL | No current data | — | — | — |
| Alafia River near Gibsonton FL | No current data | — | — | — |
| Alafia River near Bell Shoals Rd near Riverview FL | No flood stage defined | 2.36 ft | — | |
| Alafia River at Gibsonton FL | No flood stage defined | 0.73 ft | — |