RIVER GAUGE · MANATEE RIVER
Manatee River at Manatee Dam
Manatee County, Florida
Water level38.20 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 15, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action40.8 ft
Minor flood41 ft
Moderate flood42 ft
Major flood43 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 55 ft
Top of the dam.
- 44 ft
This is the maximum safe pool elevation and the emergency spillway is used.
- 43 ft
This is the top of the closed gates.
- 40 ft
This is the normal pool elevation.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2003 | 42.42 ft | — |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 41.96 ft | — |
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