Boothbay Harbor Tide Gage (MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.5 ft on Dec 5, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | Flooding begins along shoreline parking lots and the waterfront of Boothbay Harbor. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | Water approaches businesses on the waterfront with numerous piers becoming inundated with up to 1 to 2 feet of water in Boothbay Harbor. |
| 15.0 ft | Water depth up to 1 foot in some waterfront businessess. Flooding becomes more widespread including the Boothbay Harbor Pier with water inundation greater than 2 feet. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Southport NOAA tide station · 0.3 mi
- Boothbay Harbor NOAA tide station · 1.7 mi
- Isle of Springs NOAA tide station · 1.8 mi
- Robinhood NOAA tide station · 3.7 mi
- East Boothbay NOAA tide station · 4.1 mi
- Cross River entrance NOAA tide station · 5.7 mi