Is the Horse Creek flooding?

Florida · 4 gauges · Florida river levels

The Horse Creek is tracked by 4 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 Horse Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 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 Horse Creek at Sr 72 near Arcadia, FL. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.24 ft on 29 September 2022, carrying 24,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1950 (76 annual peaks). It is currently at 11.30 ft, 9.9 ft below that record.

Drains 218 sq mi · gauge elevation 11 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Horse Creek at Sr 72 near Arcadia, FLNear flood stage11.30 ft12 ft
Horse Creek near Melbourne, FLNo current data
Horse Creek near Myakka Head FLNo flood stage defined12.85 ft
Horse Creek near Limestone FLNo flood stage defined54.43 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.