Tide Gauge at Crystal River (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 4.0 ft; major flooding begins at 5.0 ft.
| Action stage | 2.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.0 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 floods boat ramps, docks, and low lying areas. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | Water begins to flood some homes and U.S. 19 near Kings Bay. Highway 44 West Fort Island Trail is covered with a few inches of water. |
| 4.0 ft | One foot of water in many homes west of U.S. 19. |
| 5.0 ft | Most homes west of U.S. 19 are flooded with one to two feet of water inside. |
| 6.0 ft | Flooding of homes extends to areas east of U.S. 19. |
| 10.0 ft | 80 percent of Crystal River is flooded. Some homes along U.S. 19 near Kings Bay have up to 7 feet of water inside. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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