Tide Gauge at Horseshoe Point (in MHHW)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Dixie 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: HSBF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
5 ft
Moderate Flood
3 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
Action Stage
1 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Flooding of historic proportions in Horseshoe Beach. Elevated structures experience significant flooding and could be destroyed by wave action.
9 ft
Catastrophic flooding in Horseshoe Beach. Complete inundation of the area. Homes not elevated will likely be destroyed. Some structures that are elevated begin to flood and experience damage.
6 ft
Significant flooding in Horseshoe Beach. Structures not elevated suffer flooding with up to 3 feet of water inside.
5 ft
Nearly all of Horseshoe Beach is inundated with structures not elevated flooded with water up to 2 feet deep.
4 ft
County Road 351 floods, making entry into Horseshoe Beach impossible. Most land areas in Horseshoe Beach are flooded. Structures not elevated have up to 1 ft of water inside.
3 ft
Water approaches the top of the bank at Main Street and West 1st Avenue near the city limits of Horseshoe Beach. Structures near canals not elevated are prone to flooding above this level.
2.5 ft
Water overtops canals and begins to flood in several areas of Horseshoe Beach.
2 ft
Water begins to overtop the rocks at the end of Main Street around 9th Street. Water will begin to flood areas along 8th Avenue East. Water reaches the tops of all canals in Horseshoe Beach.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
HSBF1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Dixie, FL
Coordinates
29.4370°N, 83.2930°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge at Horseshoe Point (in MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge at Horseshoe Point (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 Horseshoe Point (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge at Horseshoe Point (in MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3 feet, and major flooding at 5 feet.
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Where is the Tide Gauge at Horseshoe Point (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dixie County, Florida at coordinates 29.4370°N, 83.2930°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.