Major Flood
2.5 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CAYF1). 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
2 ft
Minor Flood
1.5 ft
Action Stage
1 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7 ft
Island almost completely underwater.
5.5 ft
Water approaches structures in the center of the island.
3.5 ft
Structures on southern end of La Costa Island flooded.
2.5 ft
La Costa Dr dock floods. Some structures near the La Costa Dr dock flood. Ranger station and dock 0.3 miles SSE completely inundated.
2 ft
Ranger station begins to flood. Structure at dock 0.3 miles SSE floods.
1.5 ft
Water surrounds ranger station and floods adjacent trails. Water surrounds structures at dock 0.3 miles SSE.
1 ft
Water approaches ranger station and dock 0.3 miles SSE.
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
CAYF1
County
Lee, FL
Coordinates
26.6858°N, 82.2445°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cayo Costa State Park (In MHHW)?
The Cayo Costa State Park (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 Cayo Costa State Park (In MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cayo Costa State Park (In MHHW) is 1.5 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2 feet, and major flooding at 2.5 feet.
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Where is the Cayo Costa State Park (In MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Florida at coordinates 26.6858°N, 82.2445°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.