Major Flood
15 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
12.8 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Water reaches the foundations of elevated homes and the Christian Retreat center.
12.8 ft
Water reaches the roadbed of the Old Rye Bridge.
11.7 ft
Water reaches the foundation of the first house.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2024 | 20.12 ft | — |
| Jul 20, 1962 | 20 ft | — |
| Jun 23, 2003 | 19.71 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RYEF1
River
Manatee River
County
Manatee, FL
Coordinates
27.5133°N, 82.3672°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Manatee River at Rye Bridge?
The Manatee River at Rye Bridge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 023000095) 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 Manatee River at Rye Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Manatee River at Rye Bridge is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12.8 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Manatee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Manatee River at Rye Bridge 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 Manatee River at Rye Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Manatee County, Florida at coordinates 27.5133°N, 82.3672°W. USGS site number: 023000095. 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.