Little Manatee River river
Total streamflow across the Little Manatee River was last observed at 51 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 101 acre-ft of water today; about 43% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 118 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2022-09-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at 6,776 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Little Manatee River Near Wimauma Fl reporting a streamflow rate of 29.9 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Little Manatee River, with a gauge stage of 3.16 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Little Manatee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 57 ft, the Little Manatee River Near Ft. Lonesome Fl.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Little Manatee River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Little Manatee River
All 2 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Little Manatee River Near Ft. Lonesome Fl
FL
USGS 02300100
|
· | 2.25 | -100.0 | 0% | 0 | 1,280 | 57 |
|
Little Manatee River Near Wimauma Fl
FL
USGS 02300500
|
30 | 3.16 | -24.5 | 190% | 7 | 5,870 | 12 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Little Manatee River
The Little Manatee River is a 40-mile-long river in west-central Florida that flows into Tampa Bay. The river has a rich history, dating back to the early 1800s when it was used for transport and sawmills. Today, it is an important water source for agriculture and serves as a recreational destination for fishing, boating, and camping. The river's hydrology is influenced by rainfall patterns and water withdrawals for irrigation. There are two reservoirs along the river, including the Little Manatee River Reservoir and the Balm Reservoir, which provide water for agricultural purposes. The Little Manatee River plays a critical role in maintaining the ecological balance of the region, sustaining wildlife and vegetation.
Recreation along the Little Manatee River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Little Manatee River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Little Manatee River
Where does the data for the Little Manatee River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.