Hillsborough River at Fowler Av near Temple Terrace water level

Name: Hillsborough River at Fowler Av near Temple Terrace water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Hillsborough River, Florida, United States

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Normal for late October

Water level

22.25ft Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT (41 min ago)

Flow: 704 cfs
Water temperature: 71 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Hillsborough River at Fowler Av near Temple Terrace reads 22.25 ft, a normal level for late October.

That puts it 0.47 ft below the median of 22.72 ft for late October, based on 47 years of readings. It is 6.75 ft below the flood stage of 29.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 21.19 ft (+1.06 ft).

The level is falling, down 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 21.64 ft and 22.97 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 71 °F.

Compared with 47 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 22.72 ft0.47 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 21.47 ft – 23.01 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (47 years of records)
Same day last year: 21.19 ft+1.06 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 21.64 ft – 22.97 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 18.96 ft – 22.97 ft
Highest on record: 34.67 ftSeptember 9, 1933

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 29.00 ft, still 6.75 ft away.

What happens at each level

37.00 ft: Water approaches the Fowler Avenue bridge roadbed.
32.56 ft: This is the height of the gage house walkway.
29.00 ft: Water approaches the top of the seawall.
22.25 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	34.67 ft	September 9, 1933
2	32.56 ft	June 20, 1934
3	29.63 ft	September 8, 1935
4	29.59 ft	August 14, 1965
5	29.31 ft	October 1, 1979

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 80° 58° – Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 78° 57° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 81° 61° – Wind 15 mph

24 Sat 83° 64° – Wind 17 mph

25 Sun 82° 70° – Wind 21 mph

26 Mon 84° 66° 0.02 in Wind 17 mph

27 Tue 84° 65° – Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:55 PM Daylight 11 hr, 21 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on the Hillsborough River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hillsborough River above Crystal Spr near ZephyrhillsRiver gauge, Hillsborough River	53.56 ft	Very high	−0.15 ft	14 mi
Hillsborough River below Crystal Spr near ZephyrhillsRiver gauge, Hillsborough River	51.25 ft	High	−0.32 ft	14 mi
Hillsborough River at State Park near ZephyrhillsRiver gauge, Hillsborough River	2.26 ft	High	−0.23 ft	10 mi
Hillsborough River at Morris Branch near ThonotosassaRiver gauge, Hillsborough River	26.91 ft	Very high	−0.17 ft	4.4 mi
Hillsborough River near TampaRiver gauge, Hillsborough River	21.69 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	4.4 mi
Hillsborough River at Rowlett Park Drain near TampaTidal gauge, Hillsborough River	428 cfs	Normal	−56.0 cfs	4.9 mi
Hillsborough River at I-275 Bridge at Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Hillsborough River	0.67 ft	No reference yet	+0.09 ft	6.0 mi
Hillsborough River at Platt Street at TampaRiver gauge, Hillsborough River	11.61 ft	No reference yet	−0.06 ft	10 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cypress Creek near Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	28.72 ft	High	−0.04 ft	3.7 mi
East Lake Outfall at E. Chelsea St. near TampaRiver gauge, East Lake Outfall	21.91 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	4.8 mi
Trout Creek near Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Trout Creek	36.78 ft	High	−0.17 ft	5.5 mi
Sulphur Springs at Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Sulphur Springs	7.10 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	5.8 mi
Sulphur Springs Run at Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Sulphur Springs Run	1.36 ft	High	+0.05 ft	5.9 mi
Curiosity Creek at 122nd Ave near Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Curiosity Creek	29.75 ft	Very low	−0.03 ft	6.0 mi
Lake Eckles near CarrollwoodLake, Lake Eckles	29.26 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	7 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Hillsborough River at Fowler Av near Temple Terrace compare with last year?

It is 1.06 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 21.19 ft.

What is flood stage for the Hillsborough River at Fowler Av near Temple Terrace?

The official flood stage is 29.00 ft. The level is currently 6.75 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Hillsborough River at Fowler Av near Temple Terrace in late October?

The median for late October is 22.72 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 21.47 ft and 23.01 ft, based on 47 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Hillsborough River at Fowler Av near Temple Terrace today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT, the water level was 22.25 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Hillsborough River at Fowler Av near Temple Terrace rising or falling?

Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.72 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Hillsborough River at Fowler Av near Temple Terrace normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 47 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02304000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 28.05446, -82.36370 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	22.25 ft	2026-10-21 09:30	Provisional
Flow	704 cfs	2026-10-21 09:30	Provisional
Water temperature	71 °F	2026-10-21 09:30	Provisional

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