Tide Gauge at Nokomis (In MHHW)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Sarasota County, Florida on the Tide Gauge. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: NKMF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
4 ft
Moderate Flood
2.5 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
Action Stage
1.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
7 ft
Casey Key Rd north of Albee Rd W floods.
6 ft
Bayshore Rd begins to flood.
4 ft
Most homes along the intracoastal side of Casey Key are flooded. Flooding expanding east of Lyons Bay Rd and impacting numerous homes.
3.5 ft
Flooding impacting homes along canals south of Channel Acres Rd on the west side and Avenida La Palma on the east side. Albee Rd flooded west of Fair Widns Drive and west of Shore Rd. S Casey Key Rd floods.
3 ft
Nokomis Beach Park begins to flood on the intracoastal side. Water approaches S Casey Key Rd. Lyons Bay Rd begins to flood.
2.5 ft
Homes along the intracoastal, Lyons Bay, and adjacent canals begin to flood. Albee Rd W begins to flood between Eddy Dr and Shore Rd.
2 ft
Nokomis Boat Ramp begins to flood. Water approaching homes along the intracoastal, Lyons Bay, and adjacent canals.
1.5 ft
Docks along the intracoastal and around Lyons Bay begin to flood. Water in some backyards.
1 ft
Turner Key floods, but no significant impacts occur.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
NKMF1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Sarasota, FL
Coordinates
27.1241°N, 82.4693°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge at Nokomis (In MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge at Nokomis (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 Nokomis (In MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge at Nokomis (In MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2.5 feet, and major flooding at 4 feet.
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Where is the Tide Gauge at Nokomis (In MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sarasota County, Florida at coordinates 27.1241°N, 82.4693°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.