Rivers in Florida
Tide Station at Shell Point Canal (In MHHW)
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 6.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 4.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 3.20 ft |
| Action | 1.70 ft |
- 12.00 ftFlooding of historic proportions in Shell Point and Live Oak Island. Water will be up to 9 ft deep in some areas. Further inland, homes south of US-98 near Wakulla Beach Road flood. Portions of US-98 east of Spring Creek Highway flood at this level.
- 9.00 ftCatastrophic flooding at Shell Point and Live Oak Island. Much of the area is flooded up to 6 feet deep. Any structures not elevated will suffer significant damage and possible destruction due to wave action.
- 6.00 ftSignificant flooding at Shell Point and Live Oak Island. Access to the area becomes impossible. Water covers the area up to 3 feet deep in places. Structures not elevated suffer significant damage.
- 5.00 ftMuch of Shell Point and Live Oak Island are flooded by water 1 to 2 feet deep. Structures not elevated flood at this level.
- 4.00 ftWater floods yards of homes in Shell Point. Structures not elevated are subject to flooding above this level. Shell Point Road begins to flood south of Kornegay Way, restricting access to the area.
- 3.50 ftLive Oak Island Road begins to flood near Creek Road.
- 3.20 ftWater will reach the top of the canals at Shell Point. Water will wash under homes on the south side of Beatty Taff Drive.
Crest history
13 crests on NOAA’s list since 2015.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 10, 2018 | 8.28 ft |
| 2 | September 27, 2024 | 6.77 ft |
| 3 | September 1, 2016 | 6.01 ft |
| 4 | August 30, 2023 | 4.32 ft |
| 5 | May 28, 2018 | 3.20 ft |
| 6 | October 8, 2017 | 3.13 ft |
| 7 | June 6, 2016 | 3.00 ft |
| 8 | August 4, 2024 | 2.58 ft |
| 9 | October 27, 2015 | 2.52 ft |
| 10 | August 16, 2021 | 2.41 ft |
| 11 | January 15, 2016 | 2.20 ft |
| 12 | June 6, 2016 | 2.16 ft |
| 13 | January 3, 2022 | 2.14 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 27, 2024: 6.77 ft
- August 4, 2024: 2.58 ft
- August 30, 2023: 4.32 ft
- January 3, 2022: 2.14 ft
- August 16, 2021: 2.41 ft
- October 10, 2018: 8.28 ft
- May 28, 2018: 3.20 ft
- October 8, 2017: 3.13 ft
- September 1, 2016: 6.01 ft
- June 6, 2016: 3.00 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Water levels are referenced to the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) Datum. This datum can be used to approximate sea water inundation of normally dry ground near the coast. For specific impacts, please refer to the statements on this page. Gauge reading affected by tides.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.