Major Flood
6 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MXCF1). 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
4.5 ft
Minor Flood
3 ft
Action Stage
2 ft
What Floods at Each Level
6 ft
Water overtops the dune line along the Gulf in Mexico Beach, Beacon Hill, and Saint Joe Beach, affecting numerous residential structures, mainly south of US-98. In a few spots, US-98 begins to experience some overwash.
4.5 ft
Water begins to impact residential areas along the canals north of US-98 in Mexico Beach. Along the Gulf in Mexico Beach, Beacon Hill, and Saint Joe Beach, water reaches the top of the dune line and floods through public beach access areas.
3 ft
Water begins to flood out of the canals in Mexico Beach affecting areas around North 36th Street and 22nd Street.
2 ft
Water reaches the tops of the canals in Mexico Beach.
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
MXCF1
River
Tide Station
County
Bay, FL
Coordinates
29.9526°N, 85.4241°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Station at Mexico Beach (in MHHW)?
The Tide Station at Mexico Beach (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 Mexico Beach (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Station at Mexico Beach (in MHHW) is 3 feet. Action stage begins at 2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4.5 feet, and major flooding at 6 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 Mexico Beach (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 Mexico Beach (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bay County, Florida at coordinates 29.9526°N, 85.4241°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Courtesy of Hohonu
- 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.