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Horse Creek near Limestone water level

River gauge, Horse Creek, Florida, United States

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High for early October

Water level

53.20ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
145 cfs

This gauge last reported 19 days ago. The value may be out of date; check the agency page before you rely on it.

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History

525456ftSep 21Sep 23Sep 26Sep 28Oct 1525456ftSep 21Sep 26Oct 1
5055ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20265055ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
5055ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20265055ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Horse Creek near Limestone shows 53.20 ft, above normal for early October. That reading is from Oct 1, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT, so the gauge may be offline or reporting late.

The median for early October is 51.26 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.94 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 51.16 ft, a difference of +2.04 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 53.20 ft and 54.89 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
51.26 ft1.94 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
49.49 ft – 55.12 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
Same day last year
51.16 ft+2.04 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
53.20 ft – 54.89 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
48.04 ft – 56.18 ft

What the stage means on the water

Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

20 Tue 81° 62° – Wind 13 mph
21 Wed 80° 59° 0.01 in Wind 11 mph
22 Thu 80° 67° – Wind 14 mph
23 Fri 80° 63° – Wind 14 mph
24 Sat 81° 68° – Wind 18 mph
25 Sun 82° 69° – Wind 20 mph
26 Mon 84° 68° – Wind 18 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:55 PM Daylight 11 hr, 24 min First quarter 65%

Map

Other gauges on Horse Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Horse Creek near Myakka HeadRiver gauge, Horse Creek 12.47 ft Very high −0.05 ft 9 mi
Horse Creek at SR 72 near ArcadiaRiver gauge, Horse Creek 7.95 ft Very high −0.89 ft 12 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Maple Creek near Myakka CityRiver gauge, Maple Creek 41.55 ft High −0.06 ft 10 mi
Long Creek near Myakka CityRiver gauge, Long Creek 44.49 ft Very high −0.05 ft 10 mi
Flatford Swamp near Myakka River near Myakka CityRiver gauge, Flatford Swamp 40.62 ft Normal −0.03 ft 11 mi
Myakka River near Myakka CityRiver gauge, Myakka River 9.77 ft Very high −0.23 ft 11 mi
Charlie Creek near GardnerRiver gauge, Charlie Creek 5.23 ft Normal −0.03 ft 11 mi
Myakka River Upst From Youngs Creek near Myakka CityRiver gauge, Myakka River Upst From Youngs Creek 44.16 ft High −0.09 ft 11 mi
Myakka River at Myakka CityRiver gauge, Myakka River 7.96 ft Very high −0.50 ft 11 mi
Peace River at SR 70 at ArcadiaRiver gauge, Peace River 4.37 ft Normal −0.75 ft 12 mi

Questions and answers

Is Horse Creek near Limestone higher than last year?

Yes, it is 2.04 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 51.16 ft.

What is a normal level for Horse Creek near Limestone in early October?

The median for early October is 51.26 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 49.49 ft and 55.12 ft, based on 7 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 Horse Creek near Limestone today?

On Oct 1, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT, the water level was 53.20 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Horse Creek near Limestone rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 1.69 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Horse Creek near Limestone normal?

High for early October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02297251 (Agency page)
Coordinates
27.36643, -81.97342 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NGVD29
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 53.20 ft 2026-10-01 14:45 Provisional
Flow 145 cfs 2026-10-01 14:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Horse Creek near Limestone (usgs:02297251). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/horse-creek-near-limestone

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