Atlantic Coast at Hampton (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.8 ft on Jan 13, 2024 (historic crest)
- 13.7 ft on Jan 10, 2024 (historic crest)
- 13.2 ft on Dec 23, 2022 (historic crest)
- 13.2 ft on Jan 4, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Onset of flooding along low lying streets in the Hampton Backbay area |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Roads flooded up to a foot deep in the Backbay area of Hampton |
| 13.3 ft | Cars flooded with low lying Backbay roads in Hampton covered by up to three feet of water |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
A NOAA tide station shares this spot: Hampton Harbor, with tide predictions and official flood levels.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Hampton Harbor NOAA tide station · 0.4 mi
- Plum Island NOAA tide station · 5.8 mi
- Salisbury Point NOAA tide station · 6.2 mi
- Newburyport NOAA tide station · 6.5 mi
- Winnicut River near Portsmouth NWS gauge · 9.5 mi
- Merrimacport NOAA tide station · 10.0 mi