Major Flood
36 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 ft
Minor Flood
32 ft
Action Stage
30.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Portions of Morris Bridge road about 3/4 of a mile south of the bridge begin to flood.
32 ft
Flooding begins at a trailer park downstream from Morris Bridge and just upstream from the northern end of the Tampa Bypass canal.
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 14, 2017 | 34.66 ft | 6,343 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2004 | 34.38 ft | — |
| Dec 14, 1997 | 34.27 ft | 5,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MORF1
River
Hillsborough River
County
Hillsborough, FL
Coordinates
28.0986°N, 82.3114°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hillsborough River at Morris Bridge?
The Hillsborough River at Morris Bridge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02303330) 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 Morris Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hillsborough River at Morris Bridge is 32 feet. Action stage begins at 30.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 34 feet, and major flooding at 36 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 Morris Bridge 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 Morris Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hillsborough County, Florida at coordinates 28.0986°N, 82.3114°W. USGS site number: 02303330. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Hillsborough River
On This River
Upstream: Hillsborough River near Zephyrhills at State Park
Downstream: Hillsborough River at Fowler Avenue
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.