Is the Alafia River flooding?

Florida · 6 gauges · Florida river levels

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.

data refreshed 2 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

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.

Drains 335 sq mi · gauge elevation 6 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Alafia River at Lithia Pinecrest Rd at Lithia, FLNo flooding6.79 ft13 ft
Alafia River near Keysville FLNo current data
Alafia River at Bell Shoals near Riverview FLNo current data
Alafia River near Gibsonton FLNo current data
Alafia River near Bell Shoals Rd near Riverview FLNo flood stage defined2.36 ft
Alafia River at Gibsonton FLNo flood stage defined0.73 ft
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.