Lover's Key Beach Cove (in MHHW)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lee County, Florida. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: VEBF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
4 ft
Moderate Flood
3 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
Action Stage
1.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
4 ft
Area inaccessible.
3 ft
Tram path and beach trails flooded.
2 ft
Beach trails begin to flood. Water approaches tram path.
1.5 ft
Water approaches beach trails and boardwalks.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
VEBF1
County
Lee, FL
Coordinates
26.3859°N, 81.8751°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lover's Key Beach Cove (in MHHW)?
The Lover's Key Beach Cove (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 Lover's Key Beach Cove (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lover's Key Beach Cove (in MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3 feet, and major flooding at 4 feet.
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Where is the Lover's Key Beach Cove (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Florida at coordinates 26.3859°N, 81.8751°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 gauge 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.