Imperial River near Bonita Springs, FL
Is Imperial River near Bonita Springs, FL flooding right now?
Imperial River near Bonita Springs, FL measured 6.38 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.6 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.38 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.32 ft on Tue, Sep 12, 2017.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 7.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.32 ft | 2017-09-12 |
| 12.32 ft | 2022-10-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek Headwater near Bonita Springs, FL | 3.1 mi | Lee County |
| South Branch Estero River at Estero, FL | 7.0 mi | Lee County |
| North Branch Estero River at Estero, FL | 7.9 mi | Lee County |
| Sixmile Cypress Creek near Fort Myers, FL | 14.4 mi | Lee County |
| Lake Outfall, Hendry Creek at Gladiolus Dr Ft Myer | 15.5 mi | Lee County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.