Tide Gauge at North Port Charlotte (In MHHW)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Sarasota County, Florida on the Tide Gauge. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02299230, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
3 ft
Moderate Flood
2.5 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
8 ft
Most of North Port south of S Tamiami Trl is flooded to the Myakkahatchee Creek (Big Slough Canal). Wellen Park shopping plaza floods. S Tamiami Trl begins to flood to Preto Blvd.
7 ft
S Tamiami Trl floods from W Villages Pkwy to N River Rd.
6.5 ft
Flooding expands west of S River Rd to the vicinity of SCFD Station 26 and State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota Campus.
6 ft
S Tamiami Trl begins to flood west of Blackburn Blvd to the bridge approach to the Myakka River. Homes along the Myakka River brnach leading to Warm Mineral Springs begin to flood.
5 ft
Flooding begins to impact the communities of Grand Palm, Renaissance at Wellen Park, Oasis, and Tortuga. Water approaches S River Rd.
4 ft
Homes begin to flood in Lazy River Village, Village at Riverwalk, and Harbor Isles. Streets along the Myakka River branch leading to Warm Minder Springs begin to flood.
3.5 ft
Flooding expands west of N River Rd near West Villages Pkwy.
3 ft
Flooding reaches N River Rd from S Tamiami Trl to Jelks Preserve. Numerous homes to the east of N River Rd flooded. Streets begin to flood along the river in Lazy River Village, Village at Riverwalk, and Harbor Isles. Water backing up the Myakka River branch leading towards Warm Mineral Springs and going out of bank.
2.5 ft
Homes begin to flood along the river. Ramblers Rest, Myakka River Trails, and Tarpon point are impacted.
2 ft
Residential streets begin to flood along the river south of Jelks Preserve. Water approaches and surrounds some homes.
1 ft
Myakka River is out of bank and floodign normally dry areas. Some dock aslong the river are impacted.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 5.42 ft | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 5.42 ft | — |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 4.69 ft | — |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 4.69 ft | — |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 3.81 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge at North Port Charlotte (In MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge at North Port Charlotte (In MHHW) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02299230) 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 North Port Charlotte (In MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge at North Port Charlotte (In MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2.5 feet, and major flooding at 3 feet.
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Where is the Tide Gauge at North Port Charlotte (In MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sarasota County, Florida at coordinates 27.0447°N, 82.2931°W. USGS site number: 02299230. 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 USGS 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.