Tide Gauge at the entrance of the Simpson 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 4.5 ft; major flooding begins at 5.5 ft.
| Action stage | 2.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 5.5 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.0 ft | Wetland flooding begins. |
|---|---|
| 2.5 ft | A fish camp and the Simpson Road Recreational Area on US 90 over Escambia Bay begin to flood. |
| 3.0 ft | Water approaches homes on Andrew Jackson Dr in Floridatown. An RV park and marina near the west end of the US 90 bridge begins to flood. |
| 4.5 ft | Water surrounds homes on Andrew Jackson Dr in Floridatown. |
| 5.5 ft | Non-elevated homes on Andrew Jackson Dr in Floridatown begin to flood. |
| 6.0 ft | Water approaches the shoulders of US 90 between the bridge spans over Escambia Bay. |
Forecast office: NWS Mobile · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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