Atlantic Coast at Chatham Harbor (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.5 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.8 ft on Jan 3, 2014 (historic crest)
- 9.7 ft on Feb 9, 2013 (historic crest)
- 8.8 ft on Jan 30, 2018 (historic crest)
- 8.8 ft on Mar 8, 2013 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Flooding of lowest lying coastal areas is likely. Some immediate coastal roads may be flooded nearest the time of high tide. Large swells may also produce some localized beach erosion. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Significant flooding of low lying coastal areas is expected from Chatham northward along the east shore of the Cape. Immediate coastal roads will be flooded for a time near high tide and significant beach erosion is likely. Localized evacuations of the most vulnerable coastal areas may be required. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Chatham Harbor NOAA tide station · 0.0 mi
- Chatham NOAA tide station · 1.7 mi
- Pleasant Bay NOAA tide station · 3.7 mi
- Saquatucket Harbor NOAA tide station · 5.6 mi
- Wychmere Harbor NOAA tide station · 6.1 mi
- Herring River at North Harwich NWS gauge · 8.1 mi