Is the Pithlachascotee River flooding?
The Pithlachascotee River is tracked by 3 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 Pithlachascotee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 3 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 Pithlachascotee River near New Port Richey FL. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.59 ft on 10 October 2024, carrying 2,450 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1963 (63 annual peaks). It is currently at 19.82 ft, 5.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pithlachascotee River near Fivay Junction FL | No flood stage defined | 51.58 ft | — | |
| Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay Jct FL | No flood stage defined | 41.45 ft | — | |
| Pithlachascotee River near New Port Richey FL | No flood stage defined | 19.82 ft | — |