Major Flood
5 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: VESF1). 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
4 ft
Minor Flood
3 ft
Action Stage
2 ft
What Floods at Each Level
5 ft
Estero Blvd floods. Lover's Key inaccessible.
4 ft
Park entrance floods. Water approaches Estero Blvd.
3 ft
Boat ramp parking area, bait store, and industrial area flood.
2 ft
Water approaches boat ramp and parking area.
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
VESF1
County
Lee, FL
Coordinates
26.3932°N, 81.8661°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lover's Key State Park Boat Ramp (in MHHW)?
The Lover's Key State Park Boat Ramp (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 State Park Boat Ramp (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lover's Key State Park Boat Ramp (in MHHW) is 3 feet. Action stage begins at 2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4 feet, and major flooding at 5 feet.
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Where is the Lover's Key State Park Boat Ramp (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Florida at coordinates 26.3932°N, 81.8661°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.