Tide Gauge at Four Freedoms Beach (In MHHW)
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: FFBF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
4.5 ft
Moderate Flood
4 ft
Minor Flood
3.5 ft
Action Stage
2.5 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 homes and streets in Cape Coral are flooded.
5 ft
Nearly all homes south of Cape Coral Pkwy E are flooded.
4.5 ft
Most streets south of Cape Coral Pkwy E are flooded. Water in numerous homes.
4 ft
Some homes begin to flood, mainly south of Bimini Canal.
3.5 ft
Water approaching homes and beginning to flood steets.
2.5 ft
Bimini Canal and adjacent waterways begin to go out of bank. Water starting to flood some docks.
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
FFBF1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Lee, FL
Coordinates
26.5613°N, 81.9642°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge at Four Freedoms Beach (In MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge at Four Freedoms Beach (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 Four Freedoms Beach (In MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge at Four Freedoms Beach (In MHHW) is 3.5 feet. Action stage begins at 2.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4 feet, and major flooding at 4.5 feet.
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Where is the Tide Gauge at Four Freedoms Beach (In MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Florida at coordinates 26.5613°N, 81.9642°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.