Tide Gauge at Little Hickory Island (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: LHIF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
4 ft
Moderate Flood
2 ft
Minor Flood
1.5 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
4.5 ft
Island no longer accessible.
4 ft
Hickory Blvd begins to flood near Big Hickory Pass and adjacent Bay Rd. Several structures flooded or surrounded by water. Homes along McLaughlin Blvd begin to flood.
3.5 ft
Kings Key and Queens Kew begin to flood.
3 ft
Water approaches Bonita Springs Fire Station 27 and Hickory Blvd. Numerous homes flood along Bay Dr, Marimin Dr, Hickory Bay Dr, Hickory View Dr, and Forester Dr.
2.5 ft
Mclaughlin Blvd, Marimin Dr, Hickory Bay Dr, Hickory View Dr, and Forester Dr begin to flood. Cape Hickory Ct flooded and homes surrounded by water.
2 ft
Homes along southern end of Bay Rd adjacent to Hogue Channel begin to flood.
1.5 ft
Bay Rd and adjacent streets along Hogue Channel begin to flood.
1 ft
Water approaches some streets, homes, and condos on the northern end of Little Hickory Island
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
LHIF1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Lee, FL
Coordinates
26.3593°N, 81.8563°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge at Little Hickory Island (in MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge at Little Hickory Island (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 Little Hickory Island (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge at Little Hickory Island (in MHHW) is 1.5 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2 feet, and major flooding at 4 feet.
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Where is the Tide Gauge at Little Hickory Island (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Florida at coordinates 26.3593°N, 81.8563°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.