Tide Gauge at St. James City (in MHHW)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lee 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: JMCF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
3.5 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
6.5 ft
All remaining dry areas flooded.
5 ft
All roads in St James City flooded.
4 ft
Homes and businesses along Oleander St and Stringfellow Rd begin to flood.
3.5 ft
Numerous homes floodes south of 8th Ave. Water approaching Oleander St. Sanibel Blvd completely flooded to Stringfellow Rd intersection. York Rd and streets west also flooded.
3 ft
Numerous streets south of 8th Ave begin to flood. Additional homes impacted. Sanibel Blvd begins to flood.
2.5 ft
Several homes along 8th Ave and Bamboo St begin to flood. Palm Ave floods.
2 ft
Cussell Dr and 8th Ave begin to flood. Water approaching some homes along 8th Ave and Bamboo St.
1.5 ft
Water out of bank along canals and beginning to flood yards. Water approaches Cussell Dr and 8th Ave.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
JMCF1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Lee, FL
Coordinates
26.5020°N, 82.0622°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge at St. James City (in MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge at St. James City (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 St. James City (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge at St. James City (in MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2.5 feet, and major flooding at 3.5 feet.
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Where is the Tide Gauge at St. James City (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Florida at coordinates 26.5020°N, 82.0622°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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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.