East Side Creek near Lake Ingraham
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Monroe County, Florida on the East Side Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: ESCF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
3.5 ft
Moderate Flood
2.5 ft
Minor Flood
1.5 ft
Action Stage
1 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
3.5 ft
Flamingo road begins to flood.
2.5 ft
Maintenance shop flooded along with parking lot of maintenance shop.
1.5 ft
The first camping pads begin to flood.
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.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
ESCF1
River
East Side Creek
County
Monroe, FL
Coordinates
25.1369°N, 81.0644°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Side Creek near Lake Ingraham?
The East Side Creek near Lake Ingraham 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 Side Creek near Lake Ingraham?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Side Creek near Lake Ingraham is 1.5 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2.5 feet, and major flooding at 3.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Side Creek rises?
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Where is the East Side Creek near Lake Ingraham gauge located?
The gauge is located in Monroe County, Florida at coordinates 25.1369°N, 81.0644°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of US Geological Service