Tide Gauge at Bernice Braden Park
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lee County, Florida on the Tide Gauge. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BIAF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
5 ft
Moderate Flood
4.5 ft
Minor Flood
4 ft
Action Stage
3 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
7 ft
Nearly all streets and homes in Cape Coral are flooded.
5 ft
Numerous homes flooded.
4.5 ft
Some homes along the river and adjacent canals begin to flood. Numerous streets flooded, including Cape Coral Pkwy E.
4 ft
Water begins to flood some streets and surrounds some homes adjacent to the river and canals in Cape Coral.
3 ft
River out of bank on the Cape Coral side of the river. Some docks begin to go underwater as water also begins to flood low-lying areas and yards along the river and adjacent canals in Cape Coral.
2 ft
River out of bank on the Fort Myers side of the river.
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
BIAF1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Lee, FL
Coordinates
26.5635°N, 81.9361°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge at Bernice Braden Park?
The Tide Gauge at Bernice Braden Park 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 Tide Gauge at Bernice Braden Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge at Bernice Braden Park is 4 feet. Action stage begins at 3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4.5 feet, and major flooding at 5 feet.
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Where is the Tide Gauge at Bernice Braden Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Florida at coordinates 26.5635°N, 81.9361°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
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- 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.