Major Flood
5 ft
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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
4 ft
Minor Flood
3 ft
Action Stage
2 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
Water approaching Tamiami Trl near Alligator Creek. Water approaching Taxiway E near Runway 5 approach at Venice Municipal Airport.
6 ft
Caspersen Beach completely flooded at narrowest points. Near Tamiami Trl, Galleria Plaza begins to flood.
5 ft
Flooding expanding to multiple blocks north and south of Alligator Creek. Water begins to flood some streets and impact some homes east of Tamiami Trl. Water approaches Galleria Plaza. Shamrock Dr floods at entrance to Shamrock Park. More homes begin to flood along the intracoastal waterway. South Brohard Park begins to flood.
4.5 ft
Shamrock Dr floods at Alligator Creek Crossing.
4 ft
Numerous structures along Alligator Creek begin to flood west of Tamiami Trl. Water approaching some homes and streets east of Tamiami Trl. Water approaching Shamrock Dr at Alligator Creek crossing. Water flooding Lake Venice Golf Club structures and approaching South Brohard Park.
3 ft
Yacht Club Dr and Linden Rd begin to flood on the north side of Alligator Creek. On the south side, Alligator Dr begins to flood. Water apporachign numerous homes along Alligator Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway in South Venice. Harbor Dr South begins to flood near the Gulf. Parking lot for Lake Venice Golf Club floods.
2 ft
Normally dry wooded areas along Shamrock Dr flooded. Alligator Creek is out of bank in South Venice. Water approaching Yacht Club Dr and Linden Rd near Alligator Creek. Water approaches Harbor Dr South near Caspersen Beach on the Gulf side. Lake Venice Golf club ses some flooding of holes along Red Lake.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
SHNF1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Sarasota, FL
Coordinates
27.0487°N, 82.4360°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge at Shamrock Park & Nature Center (In MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge at Shamrock Park & Nature Center (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 Shamrock Park & Nature Center (In MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge at Shamrock Park & Nature Center (In MHHW) is 3 feet. Action stage begins at 2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4 feet, and major flooding at 5 feet.
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Where is the Tide Gauge at Shamrock Park & Nature Center (In MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sarasota County, Florida at coordinates 27.0487°N, 82.4360°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.