Major Flood
5 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: FPBF1). 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
3.5 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
Action Stage
1.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
Flooding begins on Star Avenue and State Road 22.
6 ft
Water begins approaching State Road 22 and Star Avenue. Widespread flooding south of Boat Race Road and Coleridge Road.
4.5 ft
Some flooding of homes begins along Coleridge Road.
3.5 ft
Widespread flooding begins near the mouth of Callaway Bayou.
3 ft
Homes along Benton Drive, Rodgers Drive, Berthe Avenue, Plantation Drive, and Plantation Way begin to flood.
2.5 ft
Flooding of homes begins along Albert Meadow Lane and Carriage Road.
2 ft
Water begins approaching homes along Albert Meadow Lane, Sea Fox Drive, Carriage Road, Benton Drive and Rodgers Drive on the west side of Callaway Bayou. Water begin approaching homes at the end of Plantation Drive and Plantation Way.
1.5 ft
Wetland flooding begins
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
FPBF1
River
Pensacola Bay
County
Santa Rosa, FL
Coordinates
30.3307°N, 87.2897°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pensacola Bay at Fort Pickens (in MHHW)?
The Pensacola Bay at Fort Pickens (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 Pensacola Bay at Fort Pickens (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pensacola Bay at Fort Pickens (in MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3.5 feet, and major flooding at 5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pensacola Bay rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Pensacola Bay at Fort Pickens (in MHHW) to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Pensacola Bay at Fort Pickens (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Rosa County, Florida at coordinates 30.3307°N, 87.2897°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Courtesy of FDEP
- 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.