Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.5 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 21.2 ft on Sep 29, 2022 (historic crest)
- 18.0 ft on Jun 23, 2003 (historic crest)
- 17.9 ft on Aug 1, 1960 (historic crest)
- 17.8 ft on Jun 27, 1992 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.5 ft | Two homes become isolated. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Secondary roads in Hidden Oak and royal palm begin to flood. |
| 12.0 ft | The access road to Hidden Oak is impassable. |
| 14.0 ft | Buildings in Hidden Oak flood. |
| 15.0 ft | Royal Park Estates are affected near State Road 72. |
| 16.0 ft | Water is on State Highways 72 and 769. |
| 17.0 ft | Water reaches the Environmental Learning Lab. |
| 17.7 ft | Flooding affects over 100 homes. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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