Station Name: HOMOSASSA R AT HOMOSASSA FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 20 feet

Nearest Address:
5297 S Cherokee Way
Homosassa, FL 34448
Citrus County

GPS Coordinates: 28.78526096, -82.6178779

Nearby Water Temperatures

Freeze Watch issued January 17 at 12:25AM EST until January 19 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 12:25 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 possible, with a Hard Freeze possible for Inland Levy and Inland Citrus Counties. * WHERE...Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Levy, and Sumter Counties. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Watch issued January 17 at 12:25AM EST until January 19 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 12:25 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, and Inland Pasco Counties. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Watch issued January 17 at 2:46PM EST until January 19 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 2:46 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures of 25 to 30 degrees north of Tampa Bay, and as low as 30 degrees over parts of Polk and inland Hillsborough Counties. * WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Levy, Inland Pasco, Polk, and Sumter Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Freeze Watch issued January 17 at 5:28AM EST until January 19 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 5:28 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 possible early on Monday morning. * WHERE...All of northeast and north central Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued January 18 at 12:52AM EST until January 19 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 12:52 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...Northeast and north central Florida. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 12:52AM EST until January 19 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 12:52 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...Northeast and north central Florida. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

High Surf Advisory issued January 17 at 7:21PM EST until January 19 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 7:21 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to to 5 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM Sunday to 11 AM EST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Rip Current Statement issued January 17 at 7:21PM EST until January 19 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 7:21 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to to 5 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM Sunday to 11 AM EST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.