RIVER GAUGE · IMPERIAL RIVER
Imperial River near Bonita Springs
Lee County, Florida
Water level7.74 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14.5 ft
3 to 4 feet of water in homes near the gauge site. Imperial Bonita Estates flooded with widespread water of 1 to 2.5 feet depth in homes. Mobile home community just west of Interstate 75 and north of the Imperial river has water depth of 16 to 30 inches. Over 1000 homes impacted.
- 13 ft
Areal extent of flooding increases rapidly.
- 12 ft
Water in homes near the gauge site. Flooding begins in the south end of Imperial Bonita Estates.
- 11 ft
Flooding begins surrounding homes near the gauge site.
- 10 ft
River at bankfull. Flooding of low lying areas begins to affect nearby homes and roads.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2017 | 15.32 ft | 4,260 cfs |
| Oct 2, 2022 | 12.32 ft | 821 cfs |
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