Tide Gauge at Captiva Blind Pass (In MHHW)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 0.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 1.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 1.5 ft; major flooding begins at 2.0 ft.
| Action stage | 0.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 1.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 1.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 2.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 0.5 ft | Water approaching homes and roads along Dinken Bayou. |
|---|---|
| 1.0 ft | Coconut Dr begins to flood north of Castaways Ln as water approaches some homes. Water flooding empty lots and approaching additional homes around Dinken Bayou and the southern end of Captiva Island. |
| 1.5 ft | Homes around Dinken Bayou on Coconut Dr begin to flood. Henderson Rd and Startling Way flood as water surrounds homes. Water approaches Island Water Association pumping station and Sanibel Captiva Rd. Water surrounds some homes along Roosevelt Channel. |
| 2.0 ft | Numerous homes begin to flood. Water approaches Captiva Dr. |
| 3.0 ft | Island Water Association pumping station surrounded by water. |
| 3.5 ft | Sanibel Captiva Rd and Captiva Rd begin to flood. Water expanding west of Captiva Dr on southern Captiva Island. |
| 5.0 ft | Island Water Association pumping station floods. |
| 6.0 ft | Nearly all of Sanibel Island and southern Captiva Island underwater. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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