Major Flood
4 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: RBPF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
2 ft
Minor Flood
1.5 ft
Action Stage
1 ft
What Floods at Each Level
5.5 ft
53rd Ave E begins to flood.
5 ft
Flooding reaches 51st St E. Water approaching 53rd Ave E.
4 ft
Homes along the east side of the river begin to flood near 44th Ave E. Numerous homes north of 26th Ave E flooded. 26th Ave E begins to flood at Sugarhouse Creek and Jeff's Cowpen Creek. Flooding expanding upstream Ward Lake.
3 ft
Water approaches 26th Ave E at Sugarhouse Creek and Jeff's Cowpen Creek.
2.5 ft
Homes along 51st St E begin to flood. water approachign homes on the east side of the river. Ward Lake out of bank.
2 ft
Some homes north of 26th Ave E on the west side of the river begin to flood as the streets also begin to flood in this area. Water approaching homes along 51st St E. Water overtopping Ward Lake Weir.
1.5 ft
Water surrounds some homes along the river north of 26th Ave E on the west side. Water approaches the top of the weir at Ward Lake.
1 ft
Some docks and backyards begin to flood north of 44th Ave E. Water backs up adjacent creeks and canals, causing them to go out of bank.
0.5 ft
River out of bank. Islands in the center of the river begin to flood. Water begins to approach some docks along the shoreline.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
RBPF1
County
Manatee, FL
Coordinates
27.4627°N, 82.4927°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Braden Point (in MHHW)?
The Braden Point (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 Braden Point (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Braden Point (in MHHW) is 1.5 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2 feet, and major flooding at 4 feet.
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Where is the Braden Point (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Manatee County, Florida at coordinates 27.4627°N, 82.4927°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Ward Lake Near Bradenton
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Source & Notes
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- 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.