Tide Gauge at Cape Coral Bridge (in MHHW)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 3.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 3.5 ft; major flooding begins at 5.0 ft.
| Action stage | 2.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 3.5 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.
| 2.0 ft | Water approaching homes along Marina Dr and Riverside Dr. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | Water surrounds homes on Riverside Dr as well as the northern end of Prather Dr and Bayside Dr. |
| 3.5 ft | Homes along Riverside Dr and the northern end of Prather Dr and Bayside Dr begin to flood. Water approaching homes along the river south of the Cape Coral Bridge. |
| 4.0 ft | Flooding expands south of Bayside Dr to Sundown Harbor Ct and Peck Ave. Additional homes flood. |
| 5.0 ft | Flooding expanding to many streets west of McGregor Blvd and north of College Pkwy. Homes alogn the river south of the Cape Coral Bridge begin to flood. Picnic Pointe Marina floods. |
| 5.5 ft | Water approaching McGregor Blvd at Cypress Lake Dr. McGregor Blvd flooded south of this area. |
| 6.5 ft | Cape Coral Bridge approach begins to flood at the toll facility. |
| 7.0 ft | College Pkwy begins to flood. Most homes west of McGregor Blvd flooded. Water approaching McGregor Blvd. |
| 7.5 ft | McGregor Blvd floods. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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