Major Flood
4 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: EPAF1). 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
3 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
Action Stage
1.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
4 ft
Area inaccessible. Nearly all roads on San Carlos Island Flooded. Water in numerous homes in Fort Myers Beach. San Carlos Blvd and Estero Blvd underwater.
3 ft
Homes begin to flood on the southern end of San Carlos Island as flooding expands up Main St, Emily Ln, Nancy Ln, and Oak St on San Carlos Island. Fisherman's Wharf and San Carlos Blvd near Prescott St begins to flood.
2.5 ft
Adjacent streets to Spanish Main St. begin to flood. Portions of 2nd St, 3rd St, and Crescent St begin to flood near the Matanzas Pass Bridge. Additional residential streets near Matanzas Pass in Fort Myers Beach flood.
2 ft
Spanish Main St begins to flood near the marina. RV park begins to flood.
1.5 ft
Water approaches Prescott St, Old Pelican Bay Dr, and several homes on the southern end of San Carlos Island.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
EPAF1
County
Lee, FL
Coordinates
26.4646°N, 81.9563°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Estero Pass?
The Estero Pass 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 Estero Pass?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Estero Pass is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3 feet, and major flooding at 4 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Estero Pass 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 Estero Pass gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Florida at coordinates 26.4646°N, 81.9563°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.