Little Manatee River near Wimauma at US 301
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Hillsborough County, Florida on the Little Manatee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02300500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
17 ft
Moderate Flood
14.5 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
28.9 ft
Water overtops the guardrail of the U.S. 301 bridge.
25.9 ft
Water reaches the road surface of U.S. 301 bridge.
23.9 ft
Water reaches the base of U.S. 301 bridge.
19.5 ft
Canoe rental office floods up to 4 feet deep.
17.1 ft
Canoe rental office floods up to 18 inches deep.
15.8 ft
Water reaches cabin steps west of the canoe rental office.
15 ft
Water reaches the base of the canoe office.
14.5 ft
Flooding of several houses begins near 32nd and 33rd streets in Ruskin.
13 ft
The canoe parking area east of the canoe rental office floods.
11.6 ft
Water reaches the top of the bank.
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 7, 1988 | 20.14 ft | 12,600 cfs |
| Sep 7, 1988 | 20.14 ft | 12,600 cfs |
| Sep 15, 2001 | 19.93 ft | — |
| Sep 15, 2001 | 19.93 ft | — |
| Sep 10, 1960 | 19.76 ft | 14,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WIMF1
River
Little Manatee River
County
Hillsborough, FL
Coordinates
27.6708°N, 82.3528°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Manatee River near Wimauma at US 301?
The Little Manatee River near Wimauma at US 301 gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02300500) 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 Little Manatee River near Wimauma at US 301?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Manatee River near Wimauma at US 301 is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14.5 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
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Where is the Little Manatee River near Wimauma at US 301 gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hillsborough County, Florida at coordinates 27.6708°N, 82.3528°W. USGS site number: 02300500. 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.