Total streamflow across the
Myakka River
was last observed at
49
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
97
acre-ft of water today; about 12%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
416 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 21.9 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 43.25 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.
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.
Last Updated | 2024-12-21 |
Discharge Volume | 97 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
48.88 cfs
-24.06 cfs (-32.99%) |
Percent of Normal | 11.75% |
Maximum |
35,070.0 cfs
2022-09-30 |
Seasonal Avg | 416 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Myakka River Upst From Youngs Ck Nr Myakka City Fl
USGS 02298488 |
5 cfs | 43.25 ft | -2.98 | |||||
Myakka River Near Myakka City Fl
USGS 02298554 |
10 cfs | 5.63 ft | -4.01 | |||||
Myakka River At Myakka City Fl
USGS 02298608 |
12 cfs | 3.61 ft | 0 | |||||
Myakka River Near Sarasota Fl
USGS 02298830 |
21 cfs | 1.88 ft | -2.28 | |||||
Myakka River At Control Near Laurel Fl
USGS 02298880 |
22 cfs | 2.3 ft | -8.75 |
The Myakka River is a river in southwestern Florida. It arises near the Hardee-Manatee county line and flows southwest and then southeast through Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties to Charlotte Harbor, an arm of the Gulf of Mexico. The river is 72 miles (116 km) long and has a drainage basin of 314.7 square miles (815 km2). The last 20 miles (32 km) of the river is tidal and brackish.
The Myakka River remains relatively undeveloped. A 12-mile (19 km) stretch of the river is preserved in Myakka River State Park. A 34-mile (55 km) portion of the river in Sarasota County (including all of the park) was designated as a state Wild and Scenic River in 1985 by the Florida Legislature.