Myakka River river
Total streamflow across the Myakka River was last observed at 35 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 69 acre-ft of water today; about 17% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 205 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2022-09-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at 35,070 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Myakka River At Control Near Laurel Fl reporting a streamflow rate of 19.6 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Myakka River Upst From Youngs Ck Nr Myakka City Fl with a gauge stage of 43.66 ft. This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Myakka River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 71 ft, the Myakka River Upst From Youngs Ck Nr Myakka City Fl.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Myakka River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Myakka River
All 5 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Myakka River Upst From Youngs Ck Nr Myakka City Fl
FL
USGS 02298488
|
15 | 43.66 | -16.5 | 525% | 0 | 3,050 | 71 |
|
Myakka River Near Myakka City Fl
FL
USGS 02298554
|
13 | 5.62 | -0.8 | 188% | 0 | 6,400 | 45 |
|
Myakka River At Myakka City Fl
FL
USGS 02298608
|
10 | 3.36 | -2.0 | 66% | 0 | 13,800 | 41 |
|
Myakka River Near Sarasota Fl
FL
USGS 02298830
|
15 | 1.60 | -8.1 | 74% | 0 | 12,800 | 10 |
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Myakka River At Control Near Laurel Fl
FL
USGS 02298880
|
20 | 2.15 | -9.3 | 76% | 0 | 9,180 | 8 |
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
Myakka River
The Myakka River is a 68-mile-long river located in southwestern Florida. It is one of the oldest and most scenic rivers in the state and has been used by humans for over 12,000 years. The river is fed by several small tributaries and is known for its unique hydrology, including the presence of sinkholes and underground rivers. There are no major reservoirs or dams on the river, but the state of Florida has set aside large portions of the river as protected areas for recreational use. The river is popular for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing, and is also used for agricultural purposes, including cattle grazing and citrus farming. Despite being threatened by pollution and development, the Myakka River remains an important natural resource and a popular destination for visitors to Florida.
Recreation along the Myakka River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Fishing
- Upper Myakka Lake
- Lake Myakka
- Lake Manatee
- Ward Lake (Bill Evers Reservoir)
- Industrial Lake
- Manasota Lemon Bay Fishing Dock
Paddle runs
- County Road 780 Bridge To State Road 72 Bridge
- Begins Downstream Of The State Road 72 Bridge To The Southern Boundary Of Myakka River State Park
- The Southern Boundary Of The Myakka River State Park To Ends Approximately At River Mile 23 Where Riverfront Residential Development Begins
- Approximately At River Mile 23 Where Riverfront Residential Development Begins To The Vicinity Of Snook Haven Fish Camp At Approximately River Mile 18
- Approximately River Mile 18 To A Point Just Upriver Of The Us 41 Highway Crossing
- A Point Just Upriver Of The Us 41 Highway Crossing To The Sarasota/Charlotte County Line
Track the Myakka 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 Myakka River
Where does the data for the Myakka 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.