Is the Big Slough flooding?

Florida · 3 gauges · Florida river levels

The Big Slough is tracked by 3 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 Big Slough is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 3 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.

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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 Big Slough at Tropicaire Blvd near North Port FL. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.97 ft on 30 September 2022, carrying 6,560 cfs. Peak records there go back to 2001 (24 annual peaks). It is currently at 18.36 ft, 9.6 ft below that record.

Drains 81 sq mi · gauge elevation -1 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Big Slough at Tropicaire Blvd near North Port FLNo flood stage defined18.36 ft
Big Slough at West Price Blvd near North Port FLNo flood stage defined5.77 ft
Big Slough at Wcs-101 at North Port FLNo flood stage defined20.38 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.