Tide Gauge at Gibsonton (in MHHW)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 2.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 3.0 ft; major flooding begins at 4.0 ft.
| Action stage | 1.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 2.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 4.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.2 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 4.4 ft on Aug 30, 2023 (historic crest)
- 3.5 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.
| 1.5 ft | Williams Park boat ramps begin to flood. Water approaches backyards of homes and businesses along the river between U.S. 41 and I-75. |
|---|---|
| 2.0 ft | Williams Park begins to flood. Water in backyards of homes and businesses between U.S. 41 and I-75. |
| 2.5 ft | Water approaching homes as additional streets flood. |
| 3.0 ft | Some homes begin to flood along the river between U.S. 41 and I-75. Flooding expands further up streets and away from the river. |
| 3.5 ft | Water approaches Mosaic Riverview. |
| 4.0 ft | Numerous homes and roads flooded near the river. Riverview Dr floods near U.S. 41. |
| 5.0 ft | Mosaic Riverview floods. |
| 6.0 ft | U.S. 41 floods. |
| 7.5 ft | Gisonton Dr floods near U.S. 41. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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