Tampa Bay at Rocky Point (in MHHW)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Hillsborough County, Florida on the Tampa Bay. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: RPTF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
5 ft
Moderate Flood
4 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
Action Stage
1 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
Ruhnway 01L floods. Airport rental car facilities begin to flood.
8 ft
Southern end of Taxiway W floods. SkyCenter One completely inaccessible.
7.5 ft
SkyCenter One begins to flood. Airport access via George J Bean Pkwy and Airport Service Rd cutoff. Water approaching Taxiway W and Runway 01L.
7 ft
Airport Access Rd floods. SkyCenter One surface parking lot floods.
6.5 ft
George J Bean Pkwy begins to flood. Water approaches Airport Service Rd and SkyCenter One surface parking lot.
6 ft
Courtney Campbell Causeway completely submerged. Veterans Expwy and Eisenhower Blvd begin to flood. Water approaching George J Bean Pkwy.
5 ft
Main Courtney Campbell Causeway roadway floods. Numerous structures flooded near the water. Water approaching the Veterans Expwy and Eisenhower Blvd near the airport.
4 ft
Structures near Rocky Point and the southern end of Bayport Dr begin to flood. Homes in Dana Shores begin to flood. Water approaching the Courtney Campbell Causeway. Veterans Expwy on-ramp from the airport floods. Western boundary service road on Tampa Int'l Airport property near the Veterans Expwy floods.
3.5 ft
Campbell Causeway Access Rd S begins to flood. Bayport Dr near the Veterans Expwy begins to flood. Dana Shores Dr floods near the golf course. Water approaching an surrounding many structures south of the Courtney Campbell Causeway along Rocky Point Dr. Water approaching the Veterans Expwy on-ramp from the airport. Water approaching western boundary service road on Tampa Int'l Airport Property near the Veterans Expwy.
3 ft
N Rocky Point Dr floods. Skycenter Dr begins to flood.
2.5 ft
Runway 01L/19R service road on the western side of the 01L approach end at Tampa Int'l floods.
2 ft
Parking strucutres at the southern end of N Rocky Point Dr flood. Water approaches Runway 01L/19R service roads on the western side of the 01L approach end at Tampa Int'l.
1 ft
Water approaching parking structures at the southern end of N Rocky Point Dr.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
RPTF1
River
Tampa Bay
County
Hillsborough, FL
Coordinates
27.9656°N, 82.5648°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tampa Bay at Rocky Point (in MHHW)?
The Tampa Bay at Rocky Point (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 Tampa Bay at Rocky Point (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tampa Bay at Rocky Point (in MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4 feet, and major flooding at 5 feet.
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Where is the Tampa Bay at Rocky Point (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hillsborough County, Florida at coordinates 27.9656°N, 82.5648°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 gage 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.