Major Flood
5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
3.5 ft
Minor Flood
2.5 ft
Action Stage
2 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
Catastrophic flooding throughout Cinco Bayou. The approach road surface to the Eglin Parkway NE bridge is impassible. Flooding at the Bayou entrance impacts numerous residential areas on both the south and north side of the bayou. Further up the bayou, residential impacts become significant. On the south side of the bayou, Beal Parkway NW is flooded near Baker Ave NW.
6 ft
Considerable flooding throughout Cinco Bayou. Numerous homes are flooded as water reached Monahan Drive. Several homes continue to flood between the waterfront and Pocahontas Drive. The approach road surface to Eglin Parkway NE floods above this level. Flooding near the entrance to the Bayou worsens as Beachview Drive NE is impassible and numerous homes are flooded. On the southside of the Bayou Entrance, areas along Yacht Club Drive NE and Ferry Road NE experience significant flooding.
5 ft
Significant flooding occurs throughout Cinco Bayou. Water flood several homes along Monahan Drive. Several homes along Pocahontas Drive are also affected. Along the south bank of the Bayou, water floods several homes along Girard Ave NW and approaches Beal Parkway NW in a few places. Near the mouth of the Bayou, water begins to affect homes along Beachview Drive NE and north of Yacht Club Drive NE.
3.5 ft
Water begins to surround several residences on the north bank of the Bayou souhd of Monahan Drive. On the south side of the bayou, water approaches a couple of homes at the end of Girard Ave NW. Francis Park floods at this level.
2.5 ft
Flooding begins on the north side of the Bayou, impacting the backyards of numerous residences from areas near Monahan Drive westward to Pocahontas Drive. Along the southside of the Bayou, water overtops the bank and affects the backyards of residences from Linstew Drive NW eastward to Francis Park.
2 ft
Water reaches the top of the bank along Cinco Bayou. Overtopping of the bank is possible south of Monahan Drive.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
CINF1
County
Santa Rosa, FL
Coordinates
30.4305°N, 86.6315°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cinco Bayou (In MHHW)?
The Cinco Bayou (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 Cinco Bayou (In MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cinco Bayou (In MHHW) is 2.5 feet. Action stage begins at 2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3.5 feet, and major flooding at 5 feet.
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Where is the Cinco Bayou (In MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Rosa County, Florida at coordinates 30.4305°N, 86.6315°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 gauge has been provided by the Florida Department of Enviromental Protection