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Bullfrog Creek near Wimauma water level

River gauge, Bullfrog Creek, Florida, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

20.68ft Down 0.31 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
45.9 cfs
18 19 20 21

History

182022ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 19182022ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
18202325ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 1918202325ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
18202325ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 202618202325ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
18202325ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202618202325ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Bullfrog Creek near Wimauma: the latest reading is 20.68 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 1.77 ft above the median of 18.91 ft for mid-October, based on 46 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 19.62 ft (+1.06 ft).

It is still going down, by 0.31 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 19.73 ft – 25.04 ft.

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

Compared with 46 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
18.91 ft1.77 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
17.92 ft – 19.94 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (46 years of records)
Same day last year
19.62 ft+1.06 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
19.73 ft – 25.04 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
18.77 ft – 25.32 ft

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.43 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

19 Mon 80° 61° – Wind 14 mph
20 Tue 77° 60° – Wind 13 mph
21 Wed 80° 63° – Wind 13 mph
22 Thu 81° 65° – Wind 14 mph
23 Fri 80° 64° – Wind 15 mph
24 Sat 82° 66° – Wind 21 mph
25 Sun 81° 68° – Wind 21 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:58 PM Daylight 11 hr, 25 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on Bullfrog Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Bullfrog Creek near RiverviewRiver gauge, Bullfrog Creek 13.99 ft No reference yet −0.31 ft 3.0 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Alafia River at US 301 at RiverviewTidal gauge, Alafia River 1.07 ft Normal +0.92 ft 5.6 mi
Archie Creek at 78th Street near TampaRiver gauge, Archie Creek 20.75 ft High −0.14 ft 6.2 mi
North Archie Creek at Progress Blvd. near TampaRiver gauge, North Archie Creek 13.28 ft Low −0.12 ft 7 mi
Delaney Creek Popoff Canal near TampaRiver gauge, Delaney Creek Popoff Canal 7.42 ft Normal −0.06 ft 8 mi
Little Manatee River at US 301 near WimaumaRiver gauge, Little Manatee River 5.42 ft Very high −0.31 ft 8 mi
Delaney Creek near TampaRiver gauge, Delaney Creek 1.39 ft Normal −0.22 ft 9 mi
Alafia River at Lithia Pinecrest Road at LithiaRiver gauge, Alafia River 5.61 ft High −0.03 ft 10 mi
South Fork Little Manatee River near WimaumaRiver gauge, South Fork Little Manatee River 10.39 ft Very high −0.18 ft 10 mi

Questions and answers

How does Bullfrog Creek near Wimauma compare with last year?

It is 1.06 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 19.62 ft.

What is a normal level for Bullfrog Creek near Wimauma in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 18.91 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 17.92 ft and 19.94 ft, based on 46 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 Bullfrog Creek near Wimauma today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT, the water level was 20.68 ft. Down 0.31 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Bullfrog Creek near Wimauma rising or falling?

Down 0.31 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 2.11 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Bullfrog Creek near Wimauma normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 46 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:02300700 (Agency page)
Coordinates
27.79198, -82.35209 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 20.68 ft 2026-10-19 15:15 Provisional
Flow 45.9 cfs 2026-10-19 15:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Bullfrog Creek near Wimauma (usgs:02300700). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/bullfrog-creek-near-wimauma

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer