Bath Tide Gage (MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.5 ft | Minor lowland flooding begins along the Kennebec River waterfront in Bath. Parking lots, boat launch, and river park areas flood. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Flooding begins in Arrowsic along Route 127 near the marsh areas south of the bridge. Water encroaches on Washington Street in Bath. |
| 11.0 ft | Washington Street in Bath flooded in multiple locations up to a foot deep. Spinney Mill Road in Arrowsic and Williams Road in Georgetown flooded. |
| 11.5 ft | Sirious Road in Arrowsic flooded. |
| 12.0 ft | Inundation of buildings occurs along Washington Street waterfront. |
| 12.5 ft | Route 127 in Arrowsic south of Fisher Eddy Road begins to flood. |
| 13.0 ft | Extensive inundation of buildings and roads along the river waterfront in Washington Street including access roads to Popham Beach and Reid State Parks. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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