Tide Gauge at Boca Grande (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 4.0 ft.
| Action stage | 1.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 2.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 4.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | Water approaches Boca Bay Dr and Pilot Point Ln. |
|---|---|
| 1.5 ft | Water out of bank in waterway separating the golf course from the rest of the island. Water approaching several structures and homes, as well as Bayou Ave. |
| 2.0 ft | Bayou Ave, 4th St, 5th St, and 7th St begin to flood. Lee Ave floods. Water approaching and surrounding several structures along Charlotte harbor near the southern end of Gasparilla Island. |
| 2.5 ft | Most streets flooding south of 18th St E, north of Pilot Point Ln, and east of E Railraod Ave. Water surrounding most homes near the golf course and industrial buildings along 7th St and 8th St. |
| 3.0 ft | Homes and structures along Charlotte Harbor and adjacent canals begin to flood. Water surrounding Gasparilla Island Water Association facility. Water floodign steets to E Railroad Ave. |
| 3.5 ft | Gasparilla Water Association facility floods. Water flooding streets and some structures west of E Railroad Ave. |
| 4.0 ft | Narrow southern portion of Gasparilla Island almost completely flooded north of Beachview Dr to Gilchrist Ave. Floodign extends to Gilchrist St north of this point. Numerous homes and structures inundated. |
| 5.0 ft | Gilchrist Ave floods. |
| 7.0 ft | Nearly entire island underwater. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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