Major Flood
35.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
34.5 ft
Minor Flood
33.5 ft
Action Stage
30 ft
What Floods at Each Level
38.5 ft
SR 72 bridge over Big Slough underwater.
35.5 ft
Water begins to overtop the SR 72 bridge over Big Slough.
34.5 ft
Water reaches the base of SR 72 at the bridge over Big Slough.
33.5 ft
SR 72 begins to flood in the vicinity of the bridge at Big Slough.
30 ft
Fields adjacent to Big Slough at SR 72 begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
BIGF1
River
Big Slough Canal
County
Sarasota, FL
Coordinates
27.1931°N, 82.1444°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Slough Canal Near Myakka City?
The Big Slough Canal Near Myakka City gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Slough Canal Near Myakka City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Slough Canal Near Myakka City is 33.5 feet. Action stage begins at 30 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 34.5 feet, and major flooding at 35.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Slough Canal rises?
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Where is the Big Slough Canal Near Myakka City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sarasota County, Florida at coordinates 27.1931°N, 82.1444°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Big Slough Canal at Tropicare Blvd
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: This link will lead you to the USGS gauge page