RIVER GAUGE · ALAFIA RIVER
Alafia River at Lithia Pinecrest Road at Lithia
Hillsborough County, Florida
Water level8.97 ft
Flow808 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood13 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood19 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 29.5 ft
Height of the County Road 640 roadbed.
- 27 ft
Water covers County Road 640 Lithia area.
- 15 ft
Additional residences downstream of County Road 640 bridge begin flooding.
- 13 ft
River Drive and Squirrel Run Way downstream of County Road 640 are completely covered by water. One home begins to flood.
- 12 ft
Water begins to affect River Drive and Squirrel Run Way downstream of County Road 640.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 1933 | 28.5 ft | 45,900 cfs |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 24.36 ft | 12,643 cfs |
| Sep 11, 1960 | 23.98 ft | 20,300 cfs |
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