Station Name: WHITTENHORSE CREEK NEAR VINELAND, FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 135 feet / 41 meters

Nearest Address:
13201 Hartzog Rd
Horizon West, FL 34787
Orange County

GPS Coordinates: 28.38500749, -81.6164632

Nearby Water Temperatures

Rip Current Statement issued August 7 at 10:28AM EDT until August 8 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Thu August 7, 2025, 10:28 AM
Expires: Fri August 8, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...All Central Florida Atlantic Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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 August 7 at 10:28AM EDT until August 8 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Thu August 7, 2025, 10:28 AM
Expires: Fri August 8, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...All Central Florida Atlantic Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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 August 7 at 10:28AM EDT until August 8 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Thu August 7, 2025, 10:28 AM
Expires: Fri August 8, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...All Central Florida Atlantic Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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 August 7 at 10:28AM EDT until August 8 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Thu August 7, 2025, 10:28 AM
Expires: Fri August 8, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...All Central Florida Atlantic Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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.

Flood Advisory issued August 7 at 6:48PM EDT until August 7 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Effective: Thu August 7, 2025, 6:48 PM
Expires: Thu August 7, 2025, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of west central Florida, including the following counties, Hillsborough and Pasco. * WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 648 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Tampa, Temple Terrace, Lutz, Brandon, University, Pebble Creek, Lake Magdalene, East Lake-Orient Park, Land O Lakes, Lettuce Lake Park, University Of South Florida, New Tampa, Busch Gardens, Tampa Executive Airport, Florida State Fairgrounds, Orient Park, Wesley Chapel, Thonotosassa, Mango and Seffner. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.