Tide Gauge at Bokeelia (in MHHW)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 1.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 2.5 ft; major flooding begins at 3.5 ft.
| Action stage | 1.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 1.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 2.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 3.5 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | Water approaching Stringfellow Rd and Four Winds Marina. Water overtopping docks in Captain's Harbor. |
|---|---|
| 1.5 ft | Backyards begin to flood along Jug Creek and adjacent canals. Four Winds Marina parking lot begins to flood. |
| 2.0 ft | Streets begin to flood along Jug Creek. Fields begin to flood north of Tropical Ln and East of Bahama Way. |
| 2.5 ft | Water begins to flood some homes along Jug Creek. Four Winds Marina begins to flood. |
| 3.0 ft | Several homes begin to flood along Jug Creek. Water surrounding homes and businesses along Bahama Way. Bahama Way flooded. |
| 3.5 ft | Nearly all streets in Bookelia flooded. Stringfellow Rd approach to Jug Creek bridge begins to flood. Flooding expands up streets adjacent to Jug Creek, impacting additional homes. |
| 4.0 ft | Stringfellow Rd flooded north of Barrancas Ave. Hoems east of Stringfellow Rd and north of Howard Rd beginning to flood. Most homes west of Quail Trl flooded. Captain's Harbor flooded. |
| 5.0 ft | Bookelia Post office surrounded by water. Stringfellow Rd flooded north of Tropical Ln. |
| 6.0 ft | All of northern Pine Island flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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