Major Flood
5 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: FOMF1). 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 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7 ft
Everest Pkwy Water Reclamation Facility begins to flood. Cape Coral Fire Station 8 surrounded by water. Flooding expanding west of Del Prado Blvd S.
6.5 ft
Veterans Pkwy and Del Prado Blvd S flood. Water approaching and surrounding Everest Pkwy Water Reclamation Facility.
6 ft
Water approaching Midpoint Memorial Toll Facility and Del Prado Blvd S. Coralwood Shopping Center floods.
5.5 ft
SE 24th St floods. Water approaching Coralwood Shopping Center. Water appraoching Veterans Pkwy.
5 ft
Water flooding most streets east of SE 16th PL.
4 ft
Water begins to surround some homes adjacent to the Four Mile Ecological Preserve.
3.5 ft
Residential streets adjacent to the Four Mile Ecological Preserve begin to flood.
3 ft
Four Mile Ecological Cove Visitor Center floods and water approaches the parking lot. Water approaching residential areas adjacent to the preserve.
2 ft
Boardwalks in Four Mile Ecological Cove Preserve flood.
1 ft
Water flooding normally dry areas within Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve, including under boardwalks.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
FOMF1
County
Lee, FL
Coordinates
26.6099°N, 81.9115°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Four Mile Cove Ecological (In MHHW)?
The Four Mile Cove Ecological (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 Four Mile Cove Ecological (In MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Four Mile Cove Ecological (In MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3 feet, and major flooding at 5 feet.
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Where is the Four Mile Cove Ecological (In MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Florida at coordinates 26.6099°N, 81.9115°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.