Major Flood
5 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: RSPF1). 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
3 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
Action Stage
1 ft
What Floods at Each Level
6 ft
Flooding expanding east of John Morris Rd to McGregor Blvd.
5 ft
Several structures in The Island at Shell Point flood. Most roads west of John Morris Rd flooded, surrounding homes and businesses.
4.5 ft
Shell Point Blvd floods. Water approaching structures in The Island at Shell Point.
4 ft
Iona Rd begins to flood.
3 ft
Homes along Blenheim Trl begin to flood. Water flooding streets north of Linton Rd. Cook Rd begins to flood.
2 ft
Blenheim Trl begins to flood. Water surrounding some homes on the south side of the river.
1.5 ft
Water approaching Shell Point Blvd and some homes in St. Charles Harbor.
1 ft
Water out of bank on the south side of the river and flooding nomrally dry areas along riverfront communities.
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
RSPF1
River
Caloosahatchee River
County
Lee, FL
Coordinates
26.5174°N, 81.9926°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Caloosahatchee River at Shell Point (in MHHW)?
The Caloosahatchee River at Shell 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 Caloosahatchee River at Shell Point (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Caloosahatchee River at Shell Point (in MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3 feet, and major flooding at 5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Caloosahatchee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Caloosahatchee River at Shell Point (in MHHW) to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Caloosahatchee River at Shell Point (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Florida at coordinates 26.5174°N, 81.9926°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 gauge 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.