Escambia Bay Tide Station at Cypress Point (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 5.5 ft.
| Action stage | 2.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 5.5 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.0 ft | Flooding of wetlands begins east of Mackey Key Dr. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | Water approaches Mackey Cove Dr and Mackey Key Dr. |
| 3.5 ft | Water begins to surround homes at Cypress Pt. |
| 4.0 ft | Water surrounds homes on Mackey Cove Drive and in Cypress Point. |
| 5.5 ft | Significant flooding of Mackey Drive, Mackey Key Drive, and Cypress Point. Water approaches other homes along the bay between the railroad bridge and Noriega |
| 9.0 ft | Scenic Hwy begins to flood near Olive Road and Cypress Point. |
Forecast office: NWS Mobile · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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