Tide Gauge at McKay Bay Entrance (in MHHW)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Hillsborough 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: MCYF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
7.3 ft
Moderate Flood
5 ft
Minor Flood
2.7 ft
Action Stage
2 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Grounds of Tampa General Hospital under 1 to 3 feet of water. Many homes within a block of Bayshore Blvd are flooded. Most of Port Tampa Bay is flooded. Half of Channelside south of the Selmon Expressway is under 1 to 3 feet of water.
7.3 ft
Davis Island under 1 to 3 feet of water...excluding Tampa General Hospital. All of Bayshore Blvd is flooded. Portions of Harbor Island begins to flood. Most of Apollo Beach is flooded. Flooding expands into southern Ybor City along Adamo Drive.
5 ft
Entrance to Port Tampa Bay begins to flood. Low lying portions of Davis Island including Peter O. Knight Airport begins to flood. A few homes near the northeast end of Bayshore Blvd begin to flood. Homes on the canals of Apollo Beach begin to flood.
4 ft
Some homes near the northwest end of McKay Bay begin to flood. Northeast portion of Bayshore Blvd under 1 to 2 feet of water.
2.7 ft
Portions of South 22nd St crossing McKay Bay and the northeast end of Bayshore Blvd are flooded. Homes on the south side of the Alafia River begin to flood.
2 ft
Water approaches South 22nd Street crossing McKay Bay and is near the top of the sea wall at northeast end of Bayshore Blvd.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 1996 | 4.31 ft | — |
| Oct 7, 1996 | 4.31 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
MCYF1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Hillsborough, FL
Coordinates
27.9133°N, 82.4250°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge at McKay Bay Entrance (in MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge at McKay Bay Entrance (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 McKay Bay Entrance (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge at McKay Bay Entrance (in MHHW) is 2.7 feet. Action stage begins at 2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5 feet, and major flooding at 7.3 feet.
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Where is the Tide Gauge at McKay Bay Entrance (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hillsborough County, Florida at coordinates 27.9133°N, 82.4250°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.