Bishop Harbor Bay (In MHHW)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 1.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.5 ft; major flooding begins at 6.0 ft.
| Action stage | 1.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 1.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 6.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | Water approaches Bishop Harbor Rd. |
|---|---|
| 1.5 ft | Bishop Harbor Rd begins to flood. |
| 2.5 ft | Bishop Harbor Boat Launch begins to flood. Most hiking trails in Terra Ceia Preserve flooded. |
| 4.0 ft | Water approaching businesses along U.S. 41. |
| 4.5 ft | Businesses along U.S. 41 begin to flood. |
| 5.0 ft | Water reaches RV parks along Azalea St and U.S. 41. Railroad tracks flooded north of Bishop Harbor Rd. |
| 6.0 ft | Homes in RV parks along Azalea St and U.S. 41 flood. |
| 6.5 ft | U.S. 41 floods. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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