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East End Santa Rosa Sound (In MHHW)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: ESSF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Major Flood

5 ft

Moderate Flood

3.5 ft

Minor Flood

2.5 ft

Action Stage

1.5 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

8 ft

Widespread flooding begins north of Chat Holley Road.

7 ft

Some flooding of homes begins on Bay Magnolia Lane.

6 ft

Flooding of homes north of Chat Holley Drive begins.

5.5 ft

US 331 floods between Chat Holley Road and Pilcher Park.

5 ft

Flooding begins along Carolyn Lane and Eden Park Drive. Water approaches homes on Bay Magnolia Lane.

4.5 ft

Water encroaches on the shoulders of US 331 near Pilcher Park.

4 ft

Flooding begins along Pisces Drive and Taurus Drive.

3.5 ft

Water approaches some homes along Pisces Drive and the east end of Carolyn Lane.

3 ft

Flooding of businesses near the foot of the US 331 bridge begins.

2.5 ft

Wetland flooding near homes on Bay Magnolia Lane.

1.5 ft

Flooding of boat ramps and docks begins along Taurus Drive and Bay Magonlia Lane.

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

ESSF1

County

Santa Rosa, FL

Coordinates

30.3927°N, 86.8630°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of East End Santa Rosa Sound (In MHHW)?

The East End Santa Rosa Sound (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 End Santa Rosa Sound (In MHHW)?

The NWS-defined flood stage for East End Santa Rosa Sound (In MHHW) is 2.5 feet. Action stage begins at 1.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3.5 feet, and major flooding at 5 feet.

How do I get alerts when this river rises?

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Where is the East End Santa Rosa Sound (In MHHW) gauge located?

The gauge is located in Santa Rosa County, Florida at coordinates 30.3927°N, 86.8630°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Gauge provided by Florida Department of Environmental Protection