Estero River Pelican Sound
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lee County, Florida. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: ERPF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
5 ft
Moderate Flood
4 ft
Minor Flood
3 ft
Action Stage
2 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Broadway Ave W flooded west of Holiday Dr. Electrical substation flooded. Water flooding all roads and homes south and west of this point. Water expanding further out and upstream elsewhere, impacting numerous roads and homes.
8 ft
All roads flooded in Estero River Heights. Water approaching the electrical substation on Broadway Ave W. Numerous homes and roads flooded in neighborhoods north and south of the river to the west of Tamiami Trl. Significant flooding extending upstream to the east of Tamiami Trl.
6 ft
Flooding expands on the north side of the river up Park Pl, Coconut Dr, Pine Tree Ln, and Charing Cross Ct. Estero Bay Preserve flooded. On the south side of the river, flooding expands down Chapel Trce, Ridgepoint Dr, and W Bay Blvd. Homes along Armada Ct and Porthole Ct flooded. Parking area for Pelican Sound recreational facilities flood.
5 ft
Water in numerous homes on River Dr. Water surrounding homes on Maderia Ln as the road floods. Water surrounding homes on Inidgo Bay Blvd and Island Sound Cir. West Bay park flooded.
4.5 ft
Homes flood near the river on Basin Dr, Anchor Dr, Port Dr, Garden Dr, Kahuna Ct, and Wiki Wiki Ln. Water approaches homes on Maderia Ln.
4 ft
Homes along west end of Riversdide Dr begin to flood. Water approaching and surrounding homes on the eastern end of Riverside Dr. Homes on Estego Ct flooded. Homes on Charing Cross Cir flooded. River Dr boat ramp flooded and water approaching the Mariner's Cove Community Center. Water approaches homes near the river on Basin Dr, Anshor Dr, Port Dr and Garden Dr. Homes flood along Molokai Ct as water approaches homes on Kahuna Ct and Wiki Wiki Ln. Estrero Bay preserve trails flood.
3.5 ft
Riverside Dr begins to flood at the west end as water surrounds homes in this area. West Bay boat ramp begins to flood. Water approaches several homes on River Dr and Molokai Ct. Koreshan State Park boat ramp floods. Water approaches several homes on Indigo Bay Blvd, Chapel Trce, Riverbrooke Run, and Island Sound Cir. Water approaches the Pelican Sound Community Center and begins flooding the golf course.
3 ft
Water surrounds a couple homes on Charing Cross Cir. Estego Ct floodsa nd water surrounds one home. Water approaches Riverside Dr.
2 ft
River is out of bank and flooding marshlands. Water is approaching some homes along Riverside Dr, Estego Ct, and Charing Cross Cir on the north side of the river. Water is also approaching some homes and structures along the riverbank in Pelican Sound and West Bay of the south side of the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
ERPF1
County
Lee, FL
Coordinates
26.4368°N, 81.8303°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Estero River Pelican Sound?
The Estero River Pelican Sound 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 River Pelican Sound?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Estero River Pelican Sound 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 this river rises?
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Where is the Estero River Pelican Sound gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Florida at coordinates 26.4368°N, 81.8303°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.