Gator Slough Canal at Burnt Store Marina (In MHHW)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 3.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.5 ft; major flooding begins at 5.0 ft.
| Action stage | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.5 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.
| 2.5 ft | Mangrove forests flooded. |
|---|---|
| 3.5 ft | Gator Slough and adjacent canals begin to go out of bank east of Burnt Store Rd. Some docks become flooded. |
| 4.0 ft | Some streets begin to flood west of Old Burnt Store Rd N. Backyards begin to flood east of Old Burnt Store Rd N to Burnt Store Rd N. |
| 4.5 ft | Homes begin to flood west of Old Burnt Store Rd N. Water starting to flood streets east of Old Burnt Store Rd N to Burnt Store Rd N. East of Burnt Store Rd N, docks and some backyards begin to flood. |
| 5.0 ft | Numerous homes flood west of Burnt Store Rd. |
| 6.0 ft | Flooding expanding to El Dorado Blvd. |
| 9.0 ft | Flooding approaching Chiquita Blvd N. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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