Major Flood
6 ft
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BHBF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
4.5 ft
Minor Flood
1.5 ft
Action Stage
1 ft
What Floods at Each Level
6.5 ft
U.S. 41 floods.
6 ft
Homes in RV parks along Azalea St and U.S. 41 flood.
5 ft
Water reaches RV parks along Azalea St and U.S. 41. Railroad tracks flooded north of Bishop Harbor Rd.
4.5 ft
Businesses along U.S. 41 begin to flood.
4 ft
Water approaching businesses along U.S. 41.
2.5 ft
Bishop Harbor Boat Launch begins to flood. Most hiking trails in Terra Ceia Preserve flooded.
1.5 ft
Bishop Harbor Rd begins to flood.
1 ft
Water approaches Bishop Harbor Rd.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
BHBF1
County
Manatee, FL
Coordinates
27.6036°N, 82.5526°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bishop Harbor Bay (In MHHW)?
The Bishop Harbor Bay (In MHHW) gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Bishop Harbor Bay (In MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bishop Harbor Bay (In MHHW) is 1.5 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4.5 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
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Where is the Bishop Harbor Bay (In MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Manatee County, Florida at coordinates 27.6036°N, 82.5526°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: This link will lead you to the FLDEP gage page
- Water levels are referenced to the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) Datum. This datum can be used to approximate sea water inundation of normally dry ground near the coast. For specific impacts, please refer to the statements on this page.