Major Flood
6 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
4 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
Action Stage
1 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Flooding of historic proportions in White City and along the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf County. Water crosses Stebel Drive at the base of the Highway 71 bridge. The approach to the Highway 71 bridge begins to flood at this level. Homes south of Stebel Drive are subject to significant flooding.
9 ft
Catastrophic flooding in White City and along the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf County. Numerous structures flood along Sealy Drive and Wimico Drive. Water reaches as far inland as the base of the Highway 71 bridge at Stebel Drive.
6 ft
Significant flooding in White City and along the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf County. Water moves inland and reaches Wimico Drive and Sealy Drive. Homes south of these roads are subject to flooding. Access into the area beneath the Highway 71 bridge south of Sealy Drive is impossible.
4 ft
Access to the White City Park becomes severely restricted above this level. Structures south of Pridgeon Road near the White City Park flood with water levels up to 2 feet deep. Water begins to flood backyards of homes on the south side of Wimico Drive.
3 ft
Water floods areas around the White City Park up to 1 foot deep under the Highway 71 bridge. Access into the White City Park becomes limited at this level.
2 ft
Water begins to flood low lying areas near the White City Park. This is the top of the boat ramp at the White City Park.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 5.21 ft | — |
| Jan 9, 2016 | 3.82 ft | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 3.66 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
SEWF1
River
Intracoastal Waterway
County
Gulf, FL
Coordinates
29.8798°N, 85.2204°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Intracoastal Waterway at White City (Gulf County) (In MHHW)?
The Intracoastal Waterway at White City (Gulf County) (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 Intracoastal Waterway at White City (Gulf County) (In MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Intracoastal Waterway at White City (Gulf County) (In MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
How do I get alerts when Intracoastal Waterway rises?
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Where is the Intracoastal Waterway at White City (Gulf County) (In MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gulf County, Florida at coordinates 29.8798°N, 85.2204°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: NWFWMD
- 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.