Wulfert Keys Power line Sanibel (In MHHW)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lee County, Florida. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: WKEF1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
3 ft
Moderate Flood
2 ft
Minor Flood
1.5 ft
Action Stage
1 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
6 ft
Nearly entire island flooded.
4.5 ft
Island Water Association facility begins to flood.
4 ft
The Sanibel School begins to flood. Sanibel Captiva Rd flooded. Flooding extends almost to Gulf side of the island.
3.5 ft
Flooding expands south of Sanibel Captiva Rd, impacting numerous roads and homes. USFWS facility begins to flood. The Sanibel School surrounded by water. Water apporaching Island Water Association facility.
3 ft
Homes on Wulfert Rd and Baltusrol Ct surrounded by water as roads flood. Sanibel electrical substation floods. USFWS facility surrounded by water. Sanibel Recreation Center begins to flood. Sanibel Captiva Rd begins to flood.
2.5 ft
Ding Darling NWR Visitor Center begins to flood. Water approaches the Sanibel School and Recreation Center as well as the USFWS facility. Baltusrol Ct begins to flood. Water surrounds the Sanibel electrical substation. Water approaching Sanibel Captiva Rd.
2 ft
Homes in Caloosa Shores begin to flood. Water approaches the Sanibel electrical substation and Ding Darling NWR Visitor Center.
1.5 ft
Water surrounds homes in Caloosa Shores. Wildlife Dr begins to flood.
1 ft
Water approaching homes in Caloosa Shores neighborhood. Water approaching Wulfert Rd, Baltusrol Ct, and Wildlife Dr.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
WKEF1
County
Lee, FL
Coordinates
26.4784°N, 82.1488°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wulfert Keys Power line Sanibel (In MHHW)?
The Wulfert Keys Power line Sanibel (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 Wulfert Keys Power line Sanibel (In MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wulfert Keys Power line Sanibel (In MHHW) is 1.5 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2 feet, and major flooding at 3 feet.
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Where is the Wulfert Keys Power line Sanibel (In MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Florida at coordinates 26.4784°N, 82.1488°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: This link will lead you to the FLDEP gage page
- 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.