Little Manatee

Watershed Hydrology

The Little Manatee Watershed, located in west-central Florida, covers an area of approximately 239 square miles. The hydrology of the watershed is characterized by slow-moving streams, wetlands, and shallow groundwater. The region experiences a subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The watershed is not known for its snowpack, as snow is a rare occurrence in this area. Surface water in the watershed is primarily composed of freshwater streams and wetlands. There are no significant reservoirs present in the Little Manatee Watershed. Interesting climatic facts and trends include the region's susceptibility to tropical storms and hurricanes that cause flooding, and a general trend of increasing temperatures and precipitation in recent years. Land use in the watershed is dominated by agriculture, with some urban development and conservation land.


Surface Flows

Little Manatee Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Little Manatee Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Little Manatee Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Little Manatee Watershed

Little Manatee Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed