Tide Gauge at the Skyway Fishing Pier (In MHHW)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Manatee 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: SKFF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
5 ft
Moderate Flood
4 ft
Minor Flood
3 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
18.4 ft
Water floods the road surfaced of the Skyway Fishing piers on either side of the Skyway Bridge.
15 ft
Water reaches the base of the second floor of the rest areas along either side of the Skyway Bridge.
5.5 ft
All travel lanes at mile marker 7.5 are flooded south of the Skyway.
5 ft
All travel lanes at mile marker 12.5 are flooded north of the Skyway.
4.5 ft
Several travel lanes at mile markers 12.5 and 7.5 are flooded.
4 ft
Water approaches the shoulders of I-275 near mile marker 7.5.
3.5 ft
Water approaches the shoulder of I-275 near mile marker 12.5.
3 ft
North and South Skyway Fishing Pier Rest Area parking lots and adjacent local roadways are flooded.
2.5 ft
North Skyway Fishing Pier Rest Area parking lot begins to flood.
2 ft
Water begins to overtop the bank near the North Skyway Fishing Pier Rest Area. Other low-lying roadways in the area are overwashed.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
SKFF1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Manatee, FL
Coordinates
27.5973°N, 82.6391°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge at the Skyway Fishing Pier (In MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge at the Skyway Fishing Pier (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 the Skyway Fishing Pier (In MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge at the Skyway Fishing Pier (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 the Skyway Fishing Pier (In MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Manatee County, Florida at coordinates 27.5973°N, 82.6391°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.