Tide Station at Apalachicola (in MHHW)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 0.9 ft; minor flooding begins at 2.2 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.0 ft; major flooding begins at 6.0 ft.
| Action stage | 0.9 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 2.2 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 6.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.7 ft on Oct 10, 2018 (historic crest)
- 6.5 ft on Jul 10, 2005 (historic crest)
- 4.7 ft on Jun 19, 1972 (historic crest)
- 4.3 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.9 ft | The boat ramp at the city docks in Apalachicola will flood. |
|---|---|
| 2.2 ft | In Gulf County, water will overwash SR-30E at the Stump Hole. Backyards of residences on the north side of Indian Pass Lagoon will begin to flood. Water approaches Indian Pass Road on the west side of the Lagoon. |
| 2.7 ft | In Apalachicola, Water Street floods as well as the Battery Park under the John Gorrie Bridge. In Eastpoint, low lying areas near the causeway begin to flood at this level. |
| 3.0 ft | In Apalachicola, water floods backyards of residences on Bay Avenue. Market Street floods near the Orman House State Park. In Gulf County, Indian Pass Road begins to flood at this level. |
| 4.0 ft | The St George Island Causeway near Eastpoint begins to flood and is subject to closure above this level. In Apalachicola, areas between Market Street and the waterfront flood with a water depth up to 2 feet. Bay Avenue begins to flood, with structures not elevated impacted. North of Apalachicola, areas along Waddell Road and Bay City Road near the river begin to flood. In Gulf County, flooding begins to affect the backyards of some residences on the south side of Indian Lagoon |
| 5.0 ft | In Apalachicola, US-98 is subject to flooding near the airport. Flooding continues to extend inland affecting areas primarily along Bay Avenue, east of Market Street and north of Apalachicola along the river at Waddell Road and Bay City Road. In Eastpoint, Patton Drive floods at this level. Areas along East Bay Drive and Rose Drive begin to flood. Around Indian Lagoon, structures not elevated flood, with water levels up to 2 feet deep. Indian Pass Road is impassible. |
| 6.0 ft | Significant flooding in Apalachicola, Eastpoint and Indian Pass Lagoon. The causeway between Apalachicola and Eastpoint floods in several places and is subject to closure. In Apalachicola, structures east of Market Street and south of Bay Avenue not elevated experience significant flooding. In Eastpoint, US-98 floods in several locations. Flooding expands for areas near East Bay Drive and Rose Drive. Highway 30A near Indian Lagoon is impassible at this level. |
| 8.0 ft | Oceanside structures at Apalachicola and Eastpoint become flooded up to 5 feet deep. Significant flooding spreads to downtown Apalachicola with water 3 feet deep in some locations. Structures near the shore will experience significant damage due to wave-action. At Eastpoint, significant flooding spreads further inland. Homes and buildings northwest of US-98 flood up to 3 feet deep. |
| 8.0 ft | Around Indian Lagoon, non-elevated structures will experience water levels up to 5 feet deep. Significant structural damage due to wave-action is likely. Significant beach erosion and sand-dune displacement will occur. In Carrabelle, structures near and south of Buck O'Neil Park become flooded up to 5 feet. On Timber Island, low-lying homes near the shore become flooded up to 3 feet deep. Docks, piers, and other vulnerable structures near the coast could experience damage due to wave action. |
| 8.0 ft | Access to Eastpoint or Apalachicola through US-98 from the east or west becomes restricted. North of Eastpoint, 1 to 2 feet of water flood both sides of the bridge over Cash Creek along SR-65. Water reaches the base of the bridge along SR-65 above Whiskey George Creek. |
| 9.0 ft | Catastrophic flooding in Apalachicola, Eastpoint and Indian Lagoon. Access into Eastpoint or Apalachicola by US-98 from the east or west or SR-65 from the north is impossible. Flooding in Apalachicola extends further inland across US-98 near the airport. In downtown Apalachicola, parts of H Avenue and Palmetto Street (east of 7th street) could flood up to 4 feet deep. In Eastpoint, structures not elevated along and south of US-98 experience significant damage and could be destroyed. |
| 9.0 ft | In Gulf County, water will break through the dune line in spots along the south facing beaches near Indian Lagoon westward to the intersection of Highway 30A and 30E. Homes in these areas not elevated are prone to flooding. |
| 12.0 ft | Flooding of historic proportions in Apalachicola, Eastpoint and Indian Lagoon. Homes near the coast not elevated are likely destroyed. Some elevated structures may flood at this level. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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