Is the Myakka River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myakka River near Sr 72 near Sarasota, FL | No flooding | 6.19 ft | 7 ft | |
| Myakka River at North Port Charlotte FL | No flooding | 0.92 ft | 2 ft | |
| Myakka River above Myakka City FL | No current data | — | — | — |
| Myakka River at El Jobean FL | No current data | — | — | — |
| Myakka River near Myakka City FL | No flood stage defined | 10.04 ft | — | |
| Myakka River at Myakka City FL | No flood stage defined | 8.67 ft | — | |
| Myakka River at Control near Laurel FL | No flood stage defined | 7.89 ft | — |