Rivers in Florida
Anclote River near Elfers at Little Road
Below flood stage
11.03ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 3:30 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 20.00 ft
- Record crest
- 27.70 ft1945
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 24.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 22.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 20.00 ft |
| Action | 18.00 ft |
- 24.00 ftFive homes in Anclote River Estates flood.
- 23.00 ftEvacuation recommended for residents of Anclote River Estates. Over 300 homes in the area may need to be evacuated.
- 22.00 ftThere is water over the roadway along the Elfers Parkway.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
46 crests on NOAA’s list since 1945.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 8, 1945 | 27.70 ft |
| 2 | June 26, 2012 | 26.81 ft |
| 3 | October 11, 2024 | 26.57 ft |
| 4 | July 30, 1960 | 26.09 ft |
| 5 | March 18, 1960 | 26.05 ft |
| 6 | September 6, 1950 | 26.02 ft |
| 7 | September 9, 1988 | 25.37 ft |
| 8 | August 4, 2015 | 25.25 ft |
| 9 | September 3, 2016 | 25.08 ft |
| 10 | September 12, 2017 | 24.87 ft |
| 11 | September 12, 1964 | 24.66 ft |
| 12 | September 7, 2004 | 24.44 ft |
| 13 | June 28, 1974 | 24.39 ft |
| 14 | April 14, 1953 | 24.37 ft |
| 15 | March 31, 1987 | 24.18 ft |
| 16 | September 11, 1971 | 24.15 ft |
| 17 | April 2, 2011 | 23.93 ft |
| 18 | July 27, 2015 | 23.62 ft |
| 19 | March 20, 1959 | 23.38 ft |
| 20 | September 17, 1959 | 23.25 ft |
| 21 | August 22, 1949 | 23.02 ft |
| 22 | August 2, 1965 | 22.92 ft |
| 23 | August 9, 2004 | 22.86 ft |
| 24 | December 14, 2002 | 22.85 ft |
| 25 | September 25, 1979 | 22.56 ft |
Most recent crests
- October 11, 2024: 26.57 ft
- August 7, 2024: 20.71 ft
- September 12, 2017: 24.87 ft
- September 3, 2016: 25.08 ft
- August 9, 2015: 22.00 ft
- August 4, 2015: 25.25 ft
- July 27, 2015: 23.62 ft
- July 19, 2012: 22.06 ft
- June 26, 2012: 26.81 ft
- April 2, 2011: 23.93 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamAnclote River Near Odessa
- DownstreamAnclote River
- Pithlachascotee River Near New Port Richey
- Tide Gauge at New Port Richey (in MHHW)
- Lake Worrell Outfall Near New Port Richey
- Brooker Creek Near Lake Fern (in NGVD29)
- South Branch Anclote River
- Pithlachascotee River Below Suncoast Pkwy Near Fivay Jct
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.