Is the Hillsborough River flooding?
The Hillsborough River is tracked by 10 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 Hillsborough River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. Right now, every gauge on the Hillsborough River is below flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Florida river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough River at State Park near Zephyrhills, FL | No flooding | 0.98 ft | 10 ft | |
| Hillsborough River at Morris Br near Thonotosassa FL | No flooding | 24.14 ft | 32 ft | |
| Hillsborough River at Fowler Av near Temple Terrace FL | No flooding | 20.28 ft | 29 ft | |
| Hillsborough River at Hwy 39 near Crystal Springs FL | No current data | — | — | — |
| Hillsborough River at Sulphur Springs FL | No current data | — | — | — |
| Hillsborough River above Crystal Spr near Zephyrhills FL | No flood stage defined | 52.01 ft | — | |
| Hillsborough River below Crystal Spr near Zephyrhills FL | No flood stage defined | 49.42 ft | — | |
| Hillsborough River near Tampa FL | No flood stage defined | 20.20 ft | — | |
| Hillsborough River. at I-275 Bridge at Sulphur Springs FL | No flood stage defined | 3.26 ft | — | |
| Hillsborough River at Platt Street at Tampa FL | No flood stage defined | 13.29 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.