Major Flood
2.5 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
2 ft
Minor Flood
1.5 ft
Action Stage
1 ft
What Floods at Each Level
5 ft
Flooding reaches and expands east of Veterans Pkwy.
4.5 ft
Pine Island Rd NW and Pine Island Rd SW begin to flood. Flooding expanding north of Pine Island Rd NW into Matlacha Isles.
3.5 ft
Pine Island Rd begins to flood. Flooding expanding north of Bayshore Dr in Matlacha.
3 ft
Homes in Matlacha on Shoreview begin to flood. Businesses along Pine Island Rd NW on the east side of Matlacha Pass begin to flood.
2.5 ft
Most homes south of Bayshore Dr in Matlacha are flooded. Shoreview Rd floods and water surrounds homes. Water approaching Pine Island Rd.
2 ft
Homes begin to flood off May St. Island Ave begins to flood south of Bayshore Dr. Streets near Bat House Park begin to flood. Industrial areas near Matlacha on Shoreview begin to flood. Water approaches Shoreview Dr.
1.5 ft
Docks and some backyards begin to flood.
1 ft
Normally dry areas around Matlacha Community Park begin to flood. Normally dry areas on eastern side of Matlacha Pass flooded.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
ATCF1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Lee, FL
Coordinates
26.6327°N, 82.0676°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge at Matlacha Bridge (in MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge at Matlacha Bridge (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 Matlacha Bridge (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge at Matlacha Bridge (in MHHW) is 1.5 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2 feet, and major flooding at 2.5 feet.
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Where is the Tide Gauge at Matlacha Bridge (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Florida at coordinates 26.6327°N, 82.0676°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.