Tarpon Bay Sanibel Island (In MHHW)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Levy County, Florida. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
This is an NWS forecast point (LID: TSIF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
3.5 ft
Moderate Flood
2.5 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
6 ft
Nearly entire island underwater.
5 ft
Remaining dry structures around Palm Ridge Rd begin to flood.
4 ft
Sanibel City Hall and adjacent buildings flood.
3.5 ft
Numerous homes and roads flooded. Periwinkle Way flooded from Donax St to Purdy Dr. Sanibel Captiva Rd flooded.
3 ft
All streets in Gumbo Limbo community flooded, surrounding most homes with water. Sanibel Publci works department surrounded by water.
2.5 ft
Homes along Bunting Ln and Peaceful Dr begin to flood. Tarpon Bay Blvd begins to flood. Water approaching Sanibel Captiva Rd.
2 ft
Dixie Beach Blvd begins to flood. Water approaching homes on Bunting Ln and Farm Trl. Water approaching structures along Palm Ridge Rd, Wooster Ln, and Dunlap Rd including Sanibel City Hall and the Public Works Department.
1.5 ft
Water approaches Dixie Beach Blvd and homes along Tarpon Bay Rd.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
About This Gauge
NWS LID
TSIF1
County
Levy, FL
Coordinates
26.4443°N, 82.0800°W
Get Flood Alerts for Tarpon Bay Sanibel Island (In MHHW)
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tarpon Bay Sanibel Island (In MHHW)?
The Tarpon Bay Sanibel Island (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 Tarpon Bay Sanibel Island (In MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tarpon Bay Sanibel Island (In MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2.5 feet, and major flooding at 3.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tarpon Bay Sanibel Island (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 — even when your screen is off.
Where is the Tarpon Bay Sanibel Island (In MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Levy County, Florida at coordinates 26.4443°N, 82.0800°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Resources
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.