Tide Station at the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea (in MHHW)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wakulla County, Florida on the Tide Station. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: GSLF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
5.5 ft
Moderate Flood
3.5 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
7 ft
Widespread flooding in Panacea.
6 ft
Flooding begins at the Gulf Specimen Aquarium. Jer-Be-Lou Blvd. and US 98 begin to flood in parts of Panacea.
5.5 ft
Parts of US 98 south of Panacea begin to flood. Homes on Normans Way and Bottoms Road begin to flood.
5 ft
Businesses along US 98 between Dickson Bay Road and Joe Mack Smith Street begin to flood.
4 ft
Homes on Levy Bay Road, Alison Avenue, and Clark Drive begin to flood. Businesses at the end of Rock Landing Road begin flood. Water approaches US 98 in Panacea.
3.5 ft
Water approaches a home at the end of Normans Way. Homes on Chickasaw Street east of Mississippi Avenue begin to flood.
3 ft
Water approaches a home at the end of Chickasaw Street as well as houses on Levy Bay Road. Water approaches homes on Alison Avenue and Clark Drive north of the Gulf Speciment Aquarium.
2.5 ft
Water starts approaching homes on Levy Bay Road and a house at the end of Chickasaw Street.
2 ft
The Bottoms Road Boat Landing begins to flood. Minor flooding begins along Walker Street and the east end of Chickasaw Street.
1.5 ft
Wetland flooding begins with water approaching the east ends of Chickasaw Street and Walker Street and along Bottoms Road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
GSLF1
River
Tide Station
County
Wakulla, FL
Coordinates
30.0263°N, 84.3857°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Station at the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea (in MHHW)?
The Tide Station at the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea (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 the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Station at the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea (in MHHW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3.5 feet, and major flooding at 5.5 feet.
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Where is the Tide Station at the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wakulla County, Florida at coordinates 30.0263°N, 84.3857°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Florida DEP
- 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.