Major Flood
5 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: WAPF1). 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
4 ft
Minor Flood
3 ft
Action Stage
2 ft
What Floods at Each Level
6.5 ft
Some flooding begins at the Eastern Shipbuilding Group facility on Nelson Avenue.
5.5 ft
Water approaches 5th Street/Business 98 west of Maple Avenue near the Snug Harbor Public Boat Launch. Access to the Millville Wastewater Treatment Plant is cut off.
5 ft
Some flooding of homes begins along Tyndall Drive between 3rd Street and 2nd Court.
4.5 ft
Water approaches homes along Dewitt Street near Cove Lane.
4 ft
Some flooding begins in the parking lots at Mercury Marine. Some homes on the east end of 7th Court begin to flood.
3 ft
Water begins approaching the backyards of homes at the east end of 8th Street and 7th Court.
2 ft
Wetland flooding at the head of Watson Bayou begins between Harris Avenue and Cypress Avenue.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 2.87 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
WAPF1
River
East Bay
County
Bay, FL
Coordinates
30.1532°N, 85.6379°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Bay at Watson Bayou Pier (in MHHW)?
The East Bay at Watson Bayou Pier (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 East Bay at Watson Bayou Pier (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Bay at Watson Bayou Pier (in MHHW) is 3 feet. Action stage begins at 2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4 feet, and major flooding at 5 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Bay rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add East Bay at Watson Bayou Pier (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 East Bay at Watson Bayou Pier (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bay County, Florida at coordinates 30.1532°N, 85.6379°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Courtesy of Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- 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.