Tide Gauge at Captiva (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 2.0 ft; major flooding begins at 2.5 ft.
| Action stage | 1.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 1.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 2.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 2.5 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | Water approaches several structures along Pine Island Sound. |
|---|---|
| 1.5 ft | Water begins flooding several streets alogn Pine Island Sound, surrounding some buildings along the waterfront. |
| 2.0 ft | Water flooding streets and beginning to flood homes east of Captiva Dr and north of Chapin Ln. Water flooding streets and beginning to surround homes from the intersection of Captiva Dr and Wiles Dr to Captiva Dr and Chapin Ln. S Sea Plantation Rd floods. |
| 2.5 ft | Most streets flooded. Numerous homes surrounded by water. Most homes flooding on eastern side of the island. |
| 4.0 ft | Nearly all of Captiva Island north of Wiles Rd flooded. |
| 8.0 ft | Nearly all of Captiva Island underwater. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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- Inundation Sensor at Captiva NWS gauge · 0.1 mi
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