Major Flood
10.5 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
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6.5 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2022 | 12.84 ft | 12,900 cfs |
| Jun 24, 2003 | 12.46 ft | — |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 11.73 ft | 8,680 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Myakka River at Myakka River State Park?
The Myakka River at Myakka River State Park gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02298830) 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 Myakka River at Myakka River State Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Myakka River at Myakka River State Park is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 10.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Myakka River rises?
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Where is the Myakka River at Myakka River State Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sarasota County, Florida at coordinates 27.2403°N, 82.3139°W. USGS site number: 02298830. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.