RIVER GAUGE · MYAKKA RIVER
Myakka River at Myakka River State Park
Sarasota County, Florida
Water level5.86 ft
Flow362 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6.5 ft
Minor flood7 ft
Moderate flood8.5 ft
Major flood10.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11.9 ft
Water is on State Road 72.
- 11 ft
Homes and bogs flood, water approaches State Road 72.
- 10.6 ft
The walkway to the river gage floods.
- 8.5 ft
Water across most of the park drive above the Myakka River Bridge. Myakka State Park is closed above the Myakka River.
- 8 ft
The main road at Myakka State Park floods.
- 7.6 ft
Park concession areas and adjacent parking lots flood.
- 7.3 ft
Picnic areas and adjacent parking lots flood.
- 7 ft
Park Nature Trail floods. Water approaching porch steps of cabins.
- 6.5 ft
Water approaching Fisherman's Loop parking area.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2022 | 12.84 ft | 12,900 cfs |
| Jun 24, 2003 | 12.46 ft | — |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 11.73 ft | 8,680 cfs |
More on Myakka River
UpstreamMyakka River at Myakka City ↗
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