Major Flood
3.5 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: DXBF1). 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
2.5 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
Action Stage
1.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
6 ft
Nearly entire island underwater.
5 ft
Sanibel Causeway approach flooded.
4 ft
Periwinkle Way inundated. Approach to Sanibel Causeway begins to flood.
3.5 ft
Numerous roads and homes flooded across Eastern Sanibel.
3 ft
Water surrounds some homes along Dixie Beach and along canals on the eastern end of Sanibel roads begin to flood.
2.5 ft
Homes on Bird Ln begin to flood. Bay Dr and Bayview Dr floods. Bailey Rd floods north of Periwinkle Way. Lighthouse Beach Park floods.
2 ft
Bird Ln floods and homes on street surrounded by water. Bayview Park floods. Water approaches Bayview Dr. Water approaching homes along Dixie Beach. Water out of canal banks on eastern end of Sanibel beginning to approach homes.
1.5 ft
Water approaches Bay Dr and Bird Ln.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
DXBF1
County
Lee, FL
Coordinates
26.4533°N, 82.0303°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Dixie Beach Sanibel (In MHHW)?
The Dixie Beach Sanibel (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 Dixie Beach Sanibel (In MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Dixie Beach Sanibel (In MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2.5 feet, and major flooding at 3.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
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Where is the Dixie Beach Sanibel (In MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Florida at coordinates 26.4533°N, 82.0303°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.