Major Flood
4 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: GICF1). 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 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
Action Stage
1 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7 ft
Nearly entire island underwater.
5 ft
Gilchrist Ave floods.
4 ft
Narrow southern portion of Gasparilla Island almost completely flooded north of Beachview Dr to Gilchrist Ave. Floodign extends to Gilchrist St north of this point. Numerous homes and structures inundated.
3.5 ft
Gasparilla Water Association facility floods. Water flooding streets and some structures west of E Railroad Ave.
3 ft
Homes and structures along Charlotte Harbor and adjacent canals begin to flood. Water surrounding Gasparilla Island Water Association facility. Water floodign steets to E Railroad Ave.
2.5 ft
Most streets flooding south of 18th St E, north of Pilot Point Ln, and east of E Railraod Ave. Water surrounding most homes near the golf course and industrial buildings along 7th St and 8th St.
2 ft
Bayou Ave, 4th St, 5th St, and 7th St begin to flood. Lee Ave floods. Water approaching and surrounding several structures along Charlotte harbor near the southern end of Gasparilla Island.
1.5 ft
Water out of bank in waterway separating the golf course from the rest of the island. Water approaching several structures and homes, as well as Bayou Ave.
1 ft
Water approaches Boca Bay Dr and Pilot Point Ln.
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
GICF1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Lee, FL
Coordinates
26.7195°N, 82.2561°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge at Boca Grande (in MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge at Boca Grande (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 Tide Gauge at Boca Grande (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge at Boca Grande (in MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3 feet, and major flooding at 4 feet.
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Where is the Tide Gauge at Boca Grande (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Florida at coordinates 26.7195°N, 82.2561°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.