Major Flood
6 ft
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: PCLF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
3 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
What Floods at Each Level
3.07 ft
Flooding covers Fort Pickens Road and most of Highway 399 through the Gulf Islands National Seashore significantly enough that the road is impassable and closed, and often damaged.
2.77 ft
Portions of Gulf Blvd on the west end of Navarre Beach becomes flooded. Several roads in low lying portions of Escambia County can be closed due to minor flooding.
2.6 ft
Significant amount of water across portions of Highway 399 through the Gulf Island National Seashore, particularly between Fort Pickens and Opal Beach.
2 ft
2.0 - 3.- ft MHHW - A significant amount of water can cover much of Fort Pickens Road.
1 ft
1.0 - 2.0 ft MHHW - Significant wave runup and over-wash occurs on beaches, particularly along the coast between For Pickens and Navarre in the Gulf Island National Seashore area. Over-wash and runup through the dunes can result in some minor impacts on Fort Pickens Road, although the road remains passable.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
PCLF1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Escambia, FL
Coordinates
30.4044°N, 87.2112°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge near Pensacola (IN MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge near Pensacola (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 near Pensacola (IN MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge near Pensacola (IN MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
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Where is the Tide Gauge near Pensacola (IN MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Escambia County, Florida at coordinates 30.4044°N, 87.2112°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.