Major Flood
5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
3.5 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
The Barrier Islands are overtopped with 5 to 10 feet of water. Much of Cape Coral and Harlem Heights under 1 to 5 feet of water. More homes along the Caloosahatchee River, Orange River, and portions of Palm Beach Road are flooded. Portions of Bayshore road north of the Caloosahatchee River under 1 to 3 feet of water.
7.3 ft
Barrier Islands overtopped with 3 to 7 feet of water. Flooding of homes expands outward from the Caloosahatchee River.
6 ft
Much of Captiva, Sanibel, Pine Island, Fort Myers Beach, Estero Island, and low lying areas of Cape Coral are flooded. Homes along both sides of the Caloosahatchee River from Pine Island Sound to Fort Myers Shores are flooded.
5 ft
Water begins to flood homes in portions of Sanibel, Captiva, Saint James City, Bokeelia, Fort Myers Beach, and Estero Island. Water is in some homes south of Summerlin Road and west of Tamiami Trail. Water floods the yards of homes along canals near the coast.
4 ft
Low lying areas of Sanibel, Captiva, Saint James City, Bokeelia, Fort Myers Beach, and Estero Island begin to flood. Both sides of the downtown bridges begin to flood.
2.7 ft
Matlacha Community Park and Pine Island road begin to flood.
2 ft
Water approaches Pine Island Road and portions of the Sanibel Causeway.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2022 | 7.26 ft | — |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 5.26 ft | — |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 4.38 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
FMRF1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Lee, FL
Coordinates
26.6467°N, 81.8717°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge at Fort Myers (in MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge at Fort Myers (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 Fort Myers (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge at Fort Myers (in MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3.5 feet, and major flooding at 5 feet.
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Where is the Tide Gauge at Fort Myers (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Florida at coordinates 26.6467°N, 81.8717°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.