Station Name: HALLS RIVER AT HOMOSASSA SPRINGS FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 20 feet

Nearest Address:
West Halls River Road
Homosassa, FL 34448
Citrus County

GPS Coordinates: 28.8131111, -82.60563889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued October 7 at 11:22AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Effective: Wed October 7, 2026, 11:22 AM
Expires: Thu October 8, 2026, 12:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy, Citrus and Marion Counties. .Elevated water levels continue on the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon due to excessive hydrilla growth along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between U.S. 41 and Lake Rousseau. The hydrilla has been acting like a dam and holding water back, keeping levels elevated. Water levels are expected to remain steady or gradually rise as rainfall occurs in the basin over the next few days. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 28.2 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood along the river in Citrus and Marion counties. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 28.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 28.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 28.3 feet. - Flood stage is 28.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.3 feet on 10/05/1965. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight EDT.

Flood Warning issued October 7 at 6:34AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Effective: Wed October 7, 2026, 6:34 AM
Expires: Wed October 7, 2026, 6:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy, Marion and Citrus Counties. .Elevated water levels continue on the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon due to excessive hydrilla growth along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between U.S. 41 and Lake Rousseau. The hydrilla has been acting like a dam and holding water back, keeping levels elevated. Water levels are expected to remain steady or gradually rise as rainfall occurs in the basin over the next few days.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 28.2 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood along the river in Citrus and Marion counties. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 28.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 28.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 28.2 feet. - Flood stage is 28.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.3 feet on 10/05/1965. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 645 PM EDT.

Storm Surge Watch issued October 7 at 11:13AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Effective: Wed October 7, 2026, 11:13 AM
Expires: Wed October 7, 2026, 7:15 PM

A Storm Surge Watch means life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, is possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Cedar Key - Yankeetown - Fowler Bluff * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 10-15 mph with gusts to 25 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph - PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical storm force. Conditions may still be gusty. - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to guard against tropical winds at this time. - ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None - Little to no potential impacts from wind. * STORM SURGE - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 2-4 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: Friday morning until Saturday morning - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 3 feet above ground - PLAN: Plan for life-threatening storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground. - PREPARE: Storm surge flooding preparations should be underway. Assemble disaster supplies and know your evacuation route. - ACT: Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area. Failure to heed evacuation orders may result in the loss of your life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents. - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. * FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 2-4 inches, with locally higher amounts - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for localized flooding rain - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for localized flooding from heavy rain. - PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures. * TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest tornado situation. - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes. * FOR MORE INFORMATION: - https://www.weather.gov/tbw