Major Flood
14 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ZPHF1
River
Hillsborough River
County
Hillsborough, FL
Coordinates
28.1497°N, 82.2319°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hillsborough River near Zephyrhills at State Park?
The Hillsborough River near Zephyrhills at State Park gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02303000) 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 near Zephyrhills at State Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hillsborough River near Zephyrhills at State Park is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Hillsborough River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Hillsborough River near Zephyrhills at State Park 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 near Zephyrhills at State Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hillsborough County, Florida at coordinates 28.1497°N, 82.2319°W. USGS site number: 02303000. 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, 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.