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Atlantic Coast at Watch Hill Cove (IN MLLW)

National Weather Service gauge WHLR1 · Rhode Island · Washington County · 41.3106, -71.8583

Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.0 ft; major flooding begins at 9.5 ft.

Action stage4.5 ft
Minor flooding5.0 ft
Moderate flooding8.0 ft
Major flooding9.5 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

8.0 ftMinor flooding of coastal areas is expected across parts of Westerly and Charlestown. Heavy surf may also produce flooding on some immediate coastal roads nearest the time of high tide.
9.0 ftMinor flooding of coastal areas is expected across parts of Westerly and Charlestown. Heavy surf may also produce flooding on some immediate coastal roads nearest the time of high tide.
10.0 ftFlooding will affect coastal portions of Westerly and Charlestown. Localized road closures and evacuations may be necessary. Large wave action along the south coast will result in some beach erosion.
12.0 ftSignificant coastal flooding is likely. Road closures and localized evacuations are likely in parts of Westerly and Charlestown.

Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.

A NOAA tide station shares this spot: Watch Hill Point, with tide predictions and official flood levels.

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