Is the Myakka River flooding?

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The Myakka River is tracked by 7 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 Myakka River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 7 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 Myakka River near Sr 72 near Sarasota, FL. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.84 ft on 30 September 2022, carrying 12,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1936 (89 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.19 ft, 6.6 ft below that record.

Drains 229 sq mi · gauge elevation 8 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Myakka River near Sr 72 near Sarasota, FLNo flooding6.19 ft7 ft
Myakka River at North Port Charlotte FLNo flooding0.92 ft2 ft
Myakka River above Myakka City FLNo current data
Myakka River at El Jobean FLNo current data
Myakka River near Myakka City FLNo flood stage defined10.04 ft
Myakka River at Myakka City FLNo flood stage defined8.67 ft
Myakka River at Control near Laurel FLNo flood stage defined7.89 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.