RIVER GAUGE · MANATEE RIVER
Manatee River at Rye Bridge
Manatee County, Florida
Water level0.70 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood12.8 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2024 | 20.12 ft | — |
| Jul 20, 1962 | 20 ft | — |
| Jun 23, 2003 | 19.71 ft | — |
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