Is the Palatlakaha River flooding?

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The Palatlakaha River is tracked by 11 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 Palatlakaha River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 11 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 Palatlakaha River at Structure M-1, near Okahumpka, FL. The highest level ever recorded there was 72.30 ft on 11 September 2017, carrying 650 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1970 (54 annual peaks). It is currently at 70.64 ft, 1.7 ft below that record.

Drains 221 sq mi · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Palatlakaha River at Cherry Lake Out near Groveland, FLNo flood stage defined93.95 ft
Palatlakaha River below Spwy at Ch Lake Out near Groveland, FLNo flood stage defined93.27 ft
Palatlakaha River near Mascotte, FLNo flood stage defined93.22 ft
Palatlakaha River below Spwy, near Mascotte, FLNo flood stage defined88.82 ft
Palatlakaha River at Structure M-6 near Mascotte, FLNo flood stage defined89.05 ft
Palatlakaha River below Structure M-6 near Mascotte, FLNo flood stage defined87.57 ft
Palatlakaha River at S M-5 near Okahumpka, FLNo flood stage defined86.46 ft
Palatlakaha River below Structure M-5 near Okahumpka, FLNo flood stage defined83.80 ft
Palatlakaha River at Structure M-4 near Okahumpka, FLNo flood stage defined81.74 ft
Palatlakaha River below Structure M-4 near Okahumpka, FLNo flood stage defined77.93 ft
Palatlakaha River at Structure M-1, near Okahumpka, FLNo flood stage defined70.64 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.