Total streamflow across the
Hillsborough River
was last observed at
193
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
383
acre-ft of water today; about 58%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
333 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2017-09-15 when daily discharge volume was observed at
16,270 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Hillsborough River Near Zephyrhills Fl
reporting a streamflow rate of 62.1 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Hillsborough R Ab Crystal Spr Near Zephyrhills Fl
with a gauge stage of 51.9 ft.
This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Hillsborough River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 118 ft, the
Hillsborough R Ab Crystal Spr Near Zephyrhills Fl.
Last Updated | 2025-05-03 |
Discharge Volume | 383 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
193.0 cfs
-0.6 cfs (-0.31%) |
Percent of Normal | 58.0% |
Maximum |
16,270.0 cfs
2017-09-15 |
Seasonal Avg | 333 cfs |
The Hillsborough River is a river located in the state of Florida in the United States. It arises in the Green Swamp near the juncture of Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk counties, and flows 60 miles (97 km) through Pasco and Hillsborough Counties to an outlet in the city of Tampa on Tampa Bay. It includes 4 nature trails extending for over seven miles, making it perfect for hikers. The name Hillsborough River first appeared on a British map in 1769. At the time, the Earl of Hillsborough was the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, and thus controlled the pensions of the surveyors working in the American colonies, which included East Florida.