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Tide Gauge at St. James City (in MHHW)

National Weather Service gauge JMCF1 · Florida · Lee County · 26.5020, -82.0622

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 2.5 ft; major flooding begins at 3.5 ft.

Action stage1.5 ft
Minor flooding2.0 ft
Moderate flooding2.5 ft
Major flooding3.5 ft

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

1.5 ftWater out of bank along canals and beginning to flood yards. Water approaches Cussell Dr and 8th Ave.
2.0 ftCussell Dr and 8th Ave begin to flood. Water approaching some homes along 8th Ave and Bamboo St.
2.5 ftSeveral homes along 8th Ave and Bamboo St begin to flood. Palm Ave floods.
3.0 ftNumerous streets south of 8th Ave begin to flood. Additional homes impacted. Sanibel Blvd begins to flood.
3.5 ftNumerous homes floodes south of 8th Ave. Water approaching Oleander St. Sanibel Blvd completely flooded to Stringfellow Rd intersection. York Rd and streets west also flooded.
4.0 ftHomes and businesses along Oleander St and Stringfellow Rd begin to flood.
5.0 ftAll roads in St James City flooded.
6.5 ftAll remaining dry areas flooded.

Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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