Bokeelia Back 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 2.5 ft; major flooding begins at 3.5 ft.
| Action stage | 1.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 1.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 2.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 3.5 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | Water flooding empty lots and approaching some roads and structures along Back Bay. |
|---|---|
| 1.5 ft | Water flooding some driveways and beginning to surround some homes along Back Bay. |
| 2.0 ft | Streets along Back Bay flood. Water begins to flood Main St. |
| 2.5 ft | Homes begin to flood west of Bocilla Island Club Dr. |
| 3.0 ft | Main St. completely flooded. Water approaches Stringfellow Rd. Flooding begins to impact additional homes. |
| 3.5 ft | Nearly all streets in Bookelia underwater. Flooding impacts most homes. |
| 4.5 ft | Most of Bookelia underwater. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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