RIVER GAUGE · HORSE CREEK
Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72
DeSoto County, Florida
Water level10.32 ft
Flow528 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood14.5 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17.73 ft
Flooding affects over 100 homes.
- 17 ft
Water reaches the Environmental Learning Lab.
- 16 ft
Water is on State Highways 72 and 769.
- 15 ft
Royal Park Estates are affected near State Road 72.
- 14 ft
Buildings in Hidden Oak flood.
- 12 ft
The access road to Hidden Oak is impassable.
- 11 ft
Secondary roads in Hidden Oak and royal palm begin to flood.
- 10.5 ft
Two homes become isolated.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2022 | 21.24 ft | 24,800 cfs |
| Jun 23, 2003 | 18.02 ft | — |
| Jul 31, 1960 | 17.94 ft | 11,700 cfs |
More on Horse Creek
UpstreamHorse Creek Near Limestone ↗
DownstreamPeace River at Platt ↗
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