Estero River Pelican Sound
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 | River is out of bank and flooding marshlands. Water is approaching some homes along Riverside Dr, Estego Ct, and Charing Cross Cir on the north side of the river. Water is also approaching some homes and structures along the riverbank in Pelican Sound and West Bay of the south side of the river. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | Water surrounds a couple homes on Charing Cross Cir. Estego Ct floodsa nd water surrounds one home. Water approaches Riverside Dr. |
| 3.5 ft | Riverside Dr begins to flood at the west end as water surrounds homes in this area. West Bay boat ramp begins to flood. Water approaches several homes on River Dr and Molokai Ct. Koreshan State Park boat ramp floods. Water approaches several homes on Indigo Bay Blvd, Chapel Trce, Riverbrooke Run, and Island Sound Cir. Water approaches the Pelican Sound Community Center and begins flooding the golf course. |
| 4.0 ft | Homes along west end of Riversdide Dr begin to flood. Water approaching and surrounding homes on the eastern end of Riverside Dr. Homes on Estego Ct flooded. Homes on Charing Cross Cir flooded. River Dr boat ramp flooded and water approaching the Mariner's Cove Community Center. Water approaches homes near the river on Basin Dr, Anshor Dr, Port Dr and Garden Dr. Homes flood along Molokai Ct as water approaches homes on Kahuna Ct and Wiki Wiki Ln. Estrero Bay preserve trails flood. |
| 4.5 ft | Homes flood near the river on Basin Dr, Anchor Dr, Port Dr, Garden Dr, Kahuna Ct, and Wiki Wiki Ln. Water approaches homes on Maderia Ln. |
| 5.0 ft | Water in numerous homes on River Dr. Water surrounding homes on Maderia Ln as the road floods. Water surrounding homes on Inidgo Bay Blvd and Island Sound Cir. West Bay park flooded. |
| 6.0 ft | Flooding expands on the north side of the river up Park Pl, Coconut Dr, Pine Tree Ln, and Charing Cross Ct. Estero Bay Preserve flooded. On the south side of the river, flooding expands down Chapel Trce, Ridgepoint Dr, and W Bay Blvd. Homes along Armada Ct and Porthole Ct flooded. Parking area for Pelican Sound recreational facilities flood. |
| 8.0 ft | All roads flooded in Estero River Heights. Water approaching the electrical substation on Broadway Ave W. Numerous homes and roads flooded in neighborhoods north and south of the river to the west of Tamiami Trl. Significant flooding extending upstream to the east of Tamiami Trl. |
| 10.0 ft | Broadway Ave W flooded west of Holiday Dr. Electrical substation flooded. Water flooding all roads and homes south and west of this point. Water expanding further out and upstream elsewhere, impacting numerous roads and homes. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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