RIVER GAUGE · MANATEE RIVER
Manatee River near Myakka Head at SR 64
Manatee County, Florida
Water level7.73 ft
Flow180 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9.5 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood17 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
Water reaches the roadbed level of the State Road 64 bridge.
- 15 ft
Low sections of State Road 64 start to flood.
- 11 ft
Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream flood. Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2003 | 20.85 ft | 16,078 cfs |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 20.12 ft | — |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 19.33 ft | 7,040 cfs |
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