St Joseph's Bay at Richardson Hammock (in MHHW)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Gulf County, Florida on the St Joseph's Bay. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: RIHF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
4 ft
Moderate Flood
3.5 ft
Minor Flood
2.5 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
5 ft
Significant bayside flooding north and east of CR 30E.
4 ft
CR 30E begins to flood near Richardson Hammock. Water surrounds many homes on the bay side of St. Joseph Peninsula and the north side of Cape San Blas.
3.5 ft
Water approaches CR 30E north of the Eglin territory near the rock revetment and along the north side of Cape San Blas.
2.5 ft
Some minor flooding begins on the north side of Cape San Blas. Water approaches some elevated homes on the Bay side of St. Joseph Peninsula.
1.5 ft
Wetland flooding and some inundation of docks on the bay side 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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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 5.2 ft | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 5.2 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
RIHF1
River
St Joseph's Bay
County
Gulf, FL
Coordinates
29.6888°N, 85.3620°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St Joseph's Bay at Richardson Hammock (in MHHW)?
The St Joseph's Bay at Richardson Hammock (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 St Joseph's Bay at Richardson Hammock (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St Joseph's Bay at Richardson Hammock (in MHHW) is 2.5 feet. Action stage begins at 1.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3.5 feet, and major flooding at 4 feet.
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Where is the St Joseph's Bay at Richardson Hammock (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gulf County, Florida at coordinates 29.6888°N, 85.3620°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 Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- 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.