Major Flood
33 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
31 ft
Minor Flood
29 ft
Action Stage
25 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37 ft
Water approaches the Fowler Avenue bridge roadbed.
32.56 ft
This is the height of the gage house walkway.
29 ft
Water approaches the top of the seawall.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 1933 | 34.67 ft | — |
| Jun 19, 1934 | 32.56 ft | — |
| Sep 7, 1935 | 29.63 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FOWF1
River
Hillsborough River
County
Hillsborough, FL
Coordinates
28.0542°N, 82.3639°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hillsborough River at Fowler Avenue?
The Hillsborough River at Fowler Avenue gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02304000) 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 Hillsborough River at Fowler Avenue?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hillsborough River at Fowler Avenue is 29 feet. Action stage begins at 25 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 31 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Hillsborough River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Hillsborough River at Fowler Avenue to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Hillsborough River at Fowler Avenue gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hillsborough County, Florida at coordinates 28.0542°N, 82.3639°W. USGS site number: 02304000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.