RIVER GAUGE · HILLSBOROUGH RIVER
Hillsborough River near Zephyrhills at State Park
Hillsborough County, Florida
Water level2.87 ft
Flow351 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13.4 ft
Streets in Crystal Springs flood and homes are isolated, but no flooding into homes occurs.
- 11 ft
Hillsborough River State Park may be closed. Lowland flooding occurs at the mobile home park near Branchton on State Road 579.
- 8 ft
Some State Park operations are suspended.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2024 | 17.14 ft | 11,257 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1960 | 15.33 ft | 12,600 cfs |
| Sep 11, 1960 | 14.68 ft | 9,620 cfs |
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