Cross Bayou South (in MHHW)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 3.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.0 ft; major flooding begins at 5.0 ft.
| Action stage | 2.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 5.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.0 ft | Water floods backyards and approaches homes near the southern end of Baywood Park Dr. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | Water surrounds several homes and begins to flood the southern end of Baywood Park Dr. |
| 4.0 ft | Homes at the southern end of Baywood Park Dr begin to flood. Water approaches Park St N. |
| 5.0 ft | Park St N floods south of the Cross Bayou Bridge. Flooding also impacts 62nd Ave E. Numerous homes and businesses surrounded by water or are flooded. |
| 6.0 ft | Park St floods to 52nd Ave N. Water approaches Park Blvd near Cross Bayou as adjacent residential areas flood. |
| 7.0 ft | Park Bkvd floods as flooding expands to impact additional homes and businesses. |
| 8.0 ft | Park St floods north of the Cross Bayou bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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