Cypress Creek at SR 54 at Worthington Gardens water level

Name: Cypress Creek at SR 54 at Worthington Gardens water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Cypress Creek, Florida, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

6.69ft Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT (17 min ago)

Flow: 144 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

Cypress Creek at SR 54 at Worthington Gardens is above normal at 6.69 ft.

That puts it 2.71 ft above the median of 3.99 ft for mid-October, based on 54 years of readings. It is 1.31 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.37 ft (+4.32 ft).

It has dropped 0.17 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.64 ft and 7.62 ft.

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

Compared with 54 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.99 ft2.71 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.41 ft – 7.20 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (54 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.37 ft+4.32 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.64 ft – 7.62 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.86 ft – 7.62 ft
Highest on record: 15.08 ftOctober 13, 2024

Floating and fishing near Cypress Creek at SR 54 at Worthington Gardens

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 1.31 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft: Water reaches the roadbed level of State Road 54.
12.00 ft: The walkway to the river gage floods.
11.00 ft: Flooding threatens two homes on State Road 54.
8.00 ft: Flooding begins at the recreation area on State Road 54.
6.69 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: 7 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.08 ft	October 13, 2024
2	13.78 ft	September 11, 2004
3	12.62 ft	April 3, 1987
4	12.56 ft	June 30, 1974
5	12.42 ft	August 1, 1965
6	12.31 ft	February 21, 1998
7	12.28 ft	September 13, 1964
8	11.45 ft	October 2, 2004
9	11.41 ft	September 10, 1988
10	11.39 ft	August 19, 1967

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.13 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

20 Tue 77° 59° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 79° 58° – Wind 12 mph

22 Thu 79° 59° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 80° 61° – Wind 14 mph

24 Sat 83° 63° 0.01 in Wind 18 mph

25 Sun 80° 69° 0.01 in Wind 20 mph

26 Mon 85° 67° – Wind 17 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:56 PM Daylight 11 hr, 23 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on Cypress Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cypress Creek at VinelandRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	28.1 cfs	High	−1.6 cfs	56 mi
Cypress Creek near San AntonioRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	72.41 ft	Very high	−0.12 ft	10 mi
Cypress Creek at County Line Road at Wesley ChapelRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	38.73 ft	Normal	−0.22 ft	1.4 mi
Cypress Creek near Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	28.74 ft	High	−0.03 ft	7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Trout Creek at Wesley ChapelRiver gauge, Trout Creek	45.04 ft	Normal	−0.19 ft	2.7 mi
Trout Creek at Chancey Road at Wesley ChapelRiver gauge, Trout Creek	61.47 ft	Normal	−0.07 ft	3.7 mi
Trout Creek near Sulphur SpringsRiver gauge, Trout Creek	36.89 ft	High	−0.18 ft	4.4 mi
Cypress Creek Tributary near Wesley ChapelRiver gauge, Cypress Creek Tributary	58.91 ft	Normal	−0.07 ft	5.1 mi
Hillsborough River at Morris Branch near ThonotosassaRiver gauge, Hillsborough River	27.02 ft	High	−0.19 ft	8 mi
South Branch Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, South Branch Anclote River	3.84 ft	Very high	−0.09 ft	9 mi
Hillsborough River at Fowler Av near Temple TerraceRiver gauge, Hillsborough River	22.28 ft	Normal	−0.13 ft	9 mi

Questions and answers

How does Cypress Creek at SR 54 at Worthington Gardens compare with last year?

It is 4.32 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.37 ft.

What is flood stage for Cypress Creek at SR 54 at Worthington Gardens?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 1.31 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Cypress Creek at SR 54 at Worthington Gardens in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.99 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.41 ft and 7.20 ft, based on 54 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 Cypress Creek at SR 54 at Worthington Gardens today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT, the water level was 6.69 ft. Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Cypress Creek at SR 54 at Worthington Gardens rising or falling?

Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.93 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Cypress Creek at SR 54 at Worthington Gardens normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 54 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:02303420 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 28.18722, -82.40222 (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	6.69 ft	2026-10-20 18:00	Provisional
Flow	144 cfs	2026-10-20 18:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Cypress Creek at SR 54 at Worthington Gardens (usgs:02303420). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/cypress-creek-at-sr-54-at-worthington-gardens

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