Is the Saddle Creek flooding?

Florida · 3 gauges · Florida river levels

The Saddle Creek 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 Saddle Creek 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.

data refreshed 3 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 Saddle Creek at Structure P-11 near Bartow FL. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.63 ft on 11 September 2004, carrying 1,640 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1964 (51 annual peaks). It is currently at 9.58 ft, 8.0 ft below that record.

Drains 135 sq mi · gauge elevation 83 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Saddle Creek at St.Hwy 542 near Lakeland FLNo flood stage defined13.76 ft
Saddle Creek at State Hwy 570 near Eaton Park FLNo flood stage defined11.86 ft
Saddle Creek at Structure P-11 near Bartow FLNo flood stage defined9.58 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.