Horse Creek near Limestone water level
River gauge, Horse Creek, Florida, United States
Right now
Normal for early October
Water level
- Flow
- 145 cfs
This gauge last reported 18 days ago. The value may be out of date; check the agency page before you rely on it.
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Horse Creek near Limestone reads 53.20 ft, a normal level 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 51.35 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.85 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 51.18 ft, a difference of +2.02 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 53.20 ft and 55.17 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 51.35 ft1.85 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 49.58 ft – 55.12 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 51.18 ft+2.02 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 53.20 ft – 55.17 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 48.04 ft – 56.18 ft
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.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on Horse Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Creek near Myakka HeadRiver gauge, Horse Creek | 12.51 ft | Very high | −0.10 ft | 9 mi |
| Horse Creek at SR 72 near ArcadiaRiver gauge, Horse Creek | 8.71 ft | Very high | −0.61 ft | 12 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Creek near Myakka CityRiver gauge, Maple Creek | 41.61 ft | Very high | −0.06 ft | 10 mi |
| Long Creek near Myakka CityRiver gauge, Long Creek | 44.53 ft | Very high | −0.09 ft | 10 mi |
| Flatford Swamp near Myakka River near Myakka CityRiver gauge, Flatford Swamp | 40.65 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 11 mi |
| Myakka River near Myakka CityRiver gauge, Myakka River | 9.96 ft | Very high | −0.27 ft | 11 mi |
| Charlie Creek near GardnerRiver gauge, Charlie Creek | 5.25 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Myakka River Upst From Youngs Creek near Myakka CityRiver gauge, Myakka River Upst From Youngs Creek | 44.24 ft | Very high | −0.10 ft | 11 mi |
| Myakka River at Myakka CityRiver gauge, Myakka River | 8.37 ft | Very high | −0.50 ft | 11 mi |
| Peace River at SR 70 at ArcadiaRiver gauge, Peace River | 5.10 ft | Normal | +0.45 ft | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Horse Creek near Limestone higher than last year?
Yes, it is 2.02 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 51.18 ft.
What is a normal level for Horse Creek near Limestone in early October?
The median for early October is 51.35 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 49.58 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?
Normal 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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/horse-creek-near-limestone
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