Tide Gauge at Bullfrog Creek (In MHHW)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 2.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 3.0 ft; major flooding begins at 4.5 ft.
| Action stage | 1.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 2.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 4.5 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | Creek is out of bank. Water is approaching residential areas west of U.S. 41. |
|---|---|
| 1.5 ft | Creek is out of bank. Water is approaching residential areas west of U.S. 41. |
| 2.0 ft | Streets south of Beach Ave and west of U.S. 41 begin to flood. |
| 3.0 ft | Homes and businesses south of Beach Ave and west of U.S. 41 begin to flood. Water reaches additional streets east of U.S. 41 and west of E Bay Rd. |
| 3.5 ft | Water reaches additional homes along the river to the east of U.S. 41 and west of E Bay Rd. |
| 4.5 ft | U.S. 41 begins to flood at Bullfrog Creek. |
| 6.5 ft | Nearly all structures west of U.S. 41 flooded. Most homes along the creek west of E Bay Rd are flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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