Major Flood
3.5 ft
Current Water Level
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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
2.5 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
Action Stage
1.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
6 ft
Widespread, significant flooding occurs in the coastal communities.
4.5 ft
Most homes west and south of Beach Road are surrounded by water. Floodwaters begin to spread across Beach Road near Cedar Island.
3.5 ft
Homes on Gulf Haven Drive begin to flood.
3 ft
Many homes in Fish Creek, Cedar Island, and Dekle Beach are surrounded by water. Hodges Park in Keaton Beach begins to flood. Beach Road from Keaton Beach to Bird Island begins to flood. Much of Dekle Beach Blvd. begins to flood.
2.5 ft
Fish Creek Road and County Road 464 begin to flood heading into Fish Creek. Much of the Gulf Front RV Park floods. Many homes in Ezell Beach are surrounded by water.
2 ft
Flooding of docks and backyards begins on Bird Island, Dark Island, and Cedar Island, and in Keaton Beach, Ezell Beach, Dekle Beach, and Fish Creek.
1.5 ft
Wetland flooding begins.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
BIDF1
River
Tide Station
County
Taylor, FL
Coordinates
29.7967°N, 83.5833°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Station at Bird Island (in MHHW)?
The Tide Station at Bird Island (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 Station at Bird Island (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Station at Bird Island (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.
How do I get alerts when Tide Station rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tide Station at Bird Island (in MHHW) to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Tide Station at Bird Island (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Taylor County, Florida at coordinates 29.7967°N, 83.5833°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations Courtesy of Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- 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.