Myakka River Flow Today
As of October 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Myakka River is flowing at 1,270 cfs at Control Near Laurel Fl, FL — 458% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. 5 of 5 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 32 to 1,270 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Myakka River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Control Near Laurel Fl, the Myakka River is running 1,270 cfs — 458% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 5 of 5 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 438% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Myakka City Fl (-23%) and Myakka City Fl (-23%).
Highest against normal: Myakka City Fl at 506%. Lowest: Myakka City Fl at 214%.
Flood watch: Sarasota Fl is at minor flood stage (7.11 ft). Check NWS before heading out.
Paddlers: 0 of 3 runs on the Myakka River with a live range are in range and 3 running high.
High water on the Myakka River
Myakka River Near Sarasota Fl is at 7.11 ft — minor flood stage (flood stage 7.0 ft).
How the Myakka River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Myakka City Fl71 ft 32 cfs214%
- Myakka City Fl45 ft 237 cfs438%
- Myakka City Fl41 ft 365 cfs506%
- Sarasota Fl10 ft 905 cfs352%
- Control Near Laurel Fl8 ft 1,270 cfs458%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Myakka River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (438%).
Myakka River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Myakka River Upst From Youngs Creek Near Myakka City Fl FL
Oct 17, 3:45 AM · USGS 02298488 |
32 cfs | 214% | -14% | 44.32 ft | · | 71 ft |
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Myakka River Near Myakka City Fl FL
Oct 17, 3:15 AM · USGS 02298554 |
237 cfs | 438% | -23% | 10.46 ft | · | 45 ft |
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Myakka River At Myakka City Fl FL
Oct 17, 4:00 AM · USGS 02298608 |
365 cfs | 506% | -23% | 9.34 ft | · | 41 ft |
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Myakka River Near Sarasota Fl FL
Oct 17, 4:00 AM · USGS 02298830 |
905 cfs | 352% | -4% | 7.11 ft | Flooding | 10 ft |
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Myakka River At Control Near Laurel Fl FL
Oct 17, 4:00 AM · USGS 02298880 |
1,270 cfs | 458% | -2% | 9.63 ft | · | 8 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Myakka River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
Dams & reservoirs on the Myakka River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Myakka River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
Fishing near the Myakka River
About the Myakka River
How is the Myakka River flowing right now?
As of October 17, 2026, the Myakka River is flowing at 1,270 cfs at Control Near Laurel Fl, FL, about 458% of normal for the date. Across its 5 USGS gauges, current flows range from 32 to 1,270 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Myakka River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Myakka River is at 438% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Myakka River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Sarasota Fl (7.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Myakka River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.