Fort De Soto State Park (in MHHW)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 2.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 3.0 ft; major flooding begins at 5.0 ft.
| Action stage | 1.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 2.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 3.0 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.
| 1.0 ft | Trails around Solider Hole begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 2.0 ft | Ft De Soto Kayak Launch flooded. Water approaching Anderson Blvd and Ft De Soto campsites. |
| 3.0 ft | Ft Desoto boat ramp and campground sites south of the Campground Office flood. Water approaching Pinellas Bayway S. |
| 4.0 ft | Most of the remaining campsites flood. Water surrounds the Campground Office. |
| 5.0 ft | Anderson Blvd amd Pinellas Bayway S flood. Ft Desoto and Mullet Key are inaccessible. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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