Atlantic Coast at Provincetown Harbor (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.4 ft on Jan 4, 2018 (historic crest)
- 14.7 ft on Jan 13, 2024 (historic crest)
- 14.5 ft on Mar 2, 2018 (historic crest)
- 14.3 ft on Jan 27, 2015 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | Roads remain passable. Shallow pockets of flooding less than one foot deep affect low lying areas in Provincetown, mainly near the airport and Race Point Road. In Truro, flooding up to one foot deep affects low lying areas near Pamet Harbor and along the Pamet River. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | Some roads are impassable with 1 to 2 feet of water. Flooding impacts parts of Commercial Street in Provincetown including some of the Historic District, Race Point Road and areas near the airport, Province Lands Road, and part of Route 6A. In Truro, flooding impacts Pamet Harbor and many nearby roads. Find alternate routes and avoid flooded roads. |
| 15.0 ft | This is a rare and life threatening flood. Deep flooding more than 3 feet deep affects much of the Downtown Historic District, Provincetown Airport, and parts of Routes 6 and 6A which includes access to and from Truro. In Truro, parts of Route 6 and 6A near East Harbor are flooded with 1 to 2 feet of water. Flooding also impacts Pamet Harbor and many nearby roads. Follow the instructions of local officials. |
| 16.0 ft | This degree of flooding is rarely seen and is life threatening. Flooding more than 3 feet deep inundates parts of Routes 6 and 6A and cuts of access to and from Truro. Many roads in Provincetown are flooded including much of the Downtown Historic District and Provincetown Airport. In Truro, deep flooding affects areas near Pamet Harbor and Little Pamet River. Follow the instructions of local officials. |
| 17.0 ft | This degree of flooding has not been seen in recent times. Life threatening flooding more than 3 feet deep isolates parts of Provincetown and Truro. Deep flooding impacts Routes 6 and 6A and much of the Provincetown Historic District. Truro could become bisected with deep flooding along Route 6 and on streets near Pamet Harbor and Little Pamet River marshes. Follow the direction of local officials and evacuate if asked to do so. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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