Tide Gauge at Clearwater Beach (in MHHW)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 2.7 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.0 ft; major flooding begins at 6.0 ft.
| Action stage | 2.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 2.7 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 6.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 4.0 ft on Aug 30, 2023 (historic crest)
- 4.0 ft on Mar 13, 1993 (historic crest)
- 3.7 ft on Feb 6, 2020 (historic crest)
- 3.4 ft on Dec 17, 2023 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | Roads on north end of barrier island begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 2.7 ft | Water comes up to homes on north end of barrier island. Beaches flooded. |
| 4.0 ft | Water begins to flood all roads in area. Water in homes on north end of the barrier island. |
| 5.0 ft | Most of the barrier island floods with 1 to 2 feet of water on roads. Numerous homes and businesses begin to flood. Parts of Memorial Causeway are under water. |
| 7.3 ft | Nearly all homes and businesses are flooded. All of Memorial Causeway under 1 to 3 feet of water. |
| 10.0 ft | 5 to 10 feet of water overtopping the barrier island. Flooding and wave action will likely destroy some coastal homes and businesses. Flowing water would likely wash out parts of Memorial Causeway. |
| 15.0 ft | 10 to 15 feet of water overtopping the barrier island. Many homes will likely wash off their foundation. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Clearwater Beach NOAA tide station · 0.0 mi
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- Tide Gauge at Belleair Causeway (In MHHW) NWS gauge · 4.2 mi
- McKay Creek at Hickory Dr NWS gauge · 5.0 mi