Major Flood
4.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
3 ft
Minor Flood
2.5 ft
Action Stage
1.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
All of Davis Islands and Harbor Island flooded. Flooding extends two to three blocks inland along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa. Most of the Channel District is flooded. Flooding reaches Adamo Dr near the intersection with Channelside Dr.
7 ft
Channelside Dr floods at McKay St.
6.5 ft
Most streets flooded on Harbor Island. Beneficial Dr floods at Channelside Dr, limiting acces to Harbor Island.
5.5 ft
NW side of Harbor Island floods. Water approaching the downtown hockey arena. Flooding expanding to impact Port Tampa Bay south of Maritime Blvd entrance.
5 ft
Numerous homes flooded on Davis Islands. Numerous homes along Bayshore Blvd flooded and flooding expands several blocks inland. Flooding extends one block inland along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa.
4.5 ft
Numerous streets across Davis Islands flooded and cutoff. Water surrounding most homes. Large sections of Port Tampa Bay become inaccessible from Maritime Blvd entrance northward along Ybor Channel.
4 ft
Homes along Bayshore Blvd in Hyde Park begin to flood. Davis Blvd near Tampa General Hospital begins to flood. Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park floods.
3.5 ft
Water expands up streets one block inland from Bayshore Blvd. Water overtops seawalls along Harbor Island and the Tampa Riverwalk along Garrison Channel. Low-lying area of Port Tampa Bay along Ybor Channel begin to flood.
3 ft
Bayshore Blvd floods in Hyde Park neighborhood. S Ashley Dr floods near MacDill Park on the Riverwalk.
2.5 ft
Low-lying areas begin to flood along Tampa Riverwalk, including Henry B. Plant Park. Water approaches Bayshore Blvd in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Water approaching S Ashley Dr in downtown Tampa near MacDill Park on the Riverwalk.
1.5 ft
Water begins to overtop the seawall at MacDill Park on the Riverwalk.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
HPLF1
River
Hillsborough River
County
Hillsborough, FL
Coordinates
27.9417°N, 82.4589°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hillsborough River at Platt St at Tampa (in MHHW)?
The Hillsborough River at Platt St at Tampa (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 Hillsborough River at Platt St at Tampa (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hillsborough River at Platt St at Tampa (in MHHW) is 2.5 feet. Action stage begins at 1.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3 feet, and major flooding at 4.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Hillsborough River rises?
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Where is the Hillsborough River at Platt St at Tampa (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hillsborough County, Florida at coordinates 27.9417°N, 82.4589°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 USGS gage page
- Tide levels (including flood stages) are referenced to mean higher-high water (MHHW) levels. In times of coastal flooding, please refer to: <a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=CRP&product=CFW&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1">Coastal Hazard Message</a>