Hillsborough River at Fowler Avenue
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 25.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 29.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 31.0 ft; major flooding begins at 33.0 ft.
| Action stage | 25.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 29.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 31.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 33.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 34.7 ft on Sep 9, 1933 (historic crest)
- 32.6 ft on Jun 20, 1934 (historic crest)
- 29.6 ft on Sep 8, 1935 (historic crest)
- 29.6 ft on Aug 14, 1965 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 29.0 ft | Water approaches the top of the seawall. |
|---|---|
| 32.6 ft | This is the height of the gage house walkway. |
| 37.0 ft | Water approaches the Fowler Avenue bridge roadbed. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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