Coker Creek near Myakka City water level
River gauge, Coker Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 26.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Coker Creek near Myakka City is well above normal at 55.31 ft.
That puts it 1.10 ft above the median of 54.21 ft for mid-October, based on 27 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 54.48 ft (+0.83 ft).
It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 54.87 ft and 56.63 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 54.21 ft1.10 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 52.90 ft – 55.25 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 54.48 ft+0.83 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 54.87 ft – 56.63 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 53.81 ft – 56.75 ft
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogleby Creek Dnstr From Boggy Creek near Myakka CityRiver gauge, Ogleby Creek Dnstr From Boggy Creek | 45.72 ft | Very high | −0.17 ft | 0.6 mi |
| Flatford Swamp near Myakka River near Myakka CityRiver gauge, Flatford Swamp | 40.59 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 2.3 mi |
| Myakka River Upst From Youngs Creek near Myakka CityRiver gauge, Myakka River Upst From Youngs Creek | 44.12 ft | High | −0.08 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Long Creek near Myakka CityRiver gauge, Long Creek | 44.46 ft | Very high | −0.05 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Maple Creek near Myakka CityRiver gauge, Maple Creek | 41.54 ft | High | −0.05 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Myakka River near Myakka CityRiver gauge, Myakka River | 9.65 ft | Very high | −0.21 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Myakka River at Myakka CityRiver gauge, Myakka River | 7.67 ft | High | −0.47 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Manatee River at SR 64 near Myakka HeadRiver gauge, Manatee River | 5.32 ft | Very high | −0.25 ft | 4.9 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Coker Creek near Myakka City compare with last year?
It is 0.83 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 54.48 ft.
What is a normal level for Coker Creek near Myakka City in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 54.21 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 52.90 ft and 55.25 ft, based on 27 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 Coker Creek near Myakka City today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT, the water level was 55.31 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Coker Creek near Myakka City rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.07 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Coker Creek near Myakka City normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 27 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:02298530(Agency page)- Coordinates
27.40976, -82.17509(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 | 55.31 ft | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 26.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Coker Creek near Myakka City (usgs:02298530). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/coker-creek-near-myakka-city
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer