Tide Station at FSU Coastal Marine Lab in St Teresa (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 |
Highest recorded crests
- 6.2 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.
| 2.0 ft | Wetland flooding begins. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | Water approaches homes south of US 98 in Lanark Village. |
| 4.0 ft | Turkey Point Road begins to flood. Water approaches the backyards of homes on Smores Way and on the west end of St. Teresa Avenue. |
| 4.5 ft | Water approaches US 98 near the St. James Bay Golf Resort. |
| 5.0 ft | Water begins to surround some homes near the west end of St. Teresa Avenue. Some flooding of the docks at the FSU Coastal and Marine Lab begins. |
| 5.5 ft | Flooding begins along US 98 near the St. James Bay Golf Resort. Water approaches US 98 near the Lanark Market. |
| 6.0 ft | US 98 begins to flood in Lanark Village. |
| 7.0 ft | Floodwaters begin to cross US 98 in Lanark Village. |
| 8.0 ft | US 98 floods near the FSU Coastal and Marine Lab with flooding begining to surround the Lab. |
| 9.0 ft | Homes along St. Teresa Avenue are beginning to be surrounded by water. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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