Buzzards Bay at New Bedford Hurricane Barrier (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 7.5 ft; major flooding begins at 9.5 ft.
| Action stage | 5.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 7.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 9.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.6 ft on Sep 21, 1938 (historic crest)
- 13.0 ft on Aug 31, 1954 (historic crest)
- 12.6 ft on Sep 23, 1815 (historic crest)
- 9.2 ft on Sep 14, 1944 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.5 ft | Minor coastal flooding and splashover occurs in vulnerable sections of Dartmouth, Fairhaven, New Bedford and Wareham that are outside of protection of the Hurricane Barrier. Vulnerable locations include Smith Neck Road and the Padanaram Bridge in Dartmouth, and French Street in New Bedford. |
|---|---|
| 7.5 ft | Moderate coastal flooding occurs in locations in Dartmouth, New Bedford, Fairhaven and Wareham outside of protection from the Hurricane Barrier. Various roads are affected, including Smith Neck Road and the Padanaram Bridge in Dartmouth, and French Street in New Bedford. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
A NOAA tide station shares this spot: New Bedford Harbor, with tide predictions and official flood levels.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- New Bedford Harbor NOAA tide station · 0.2 mi
- Buzzards Bay at New Bedford Harbor (Inside Barrier) NWS gauge · 0.2 mi
- Clarks Point NOAA tide station · 1.9 mi
- Paskamanset River near South Dartmouth NWS gauge · 4.8 mi
- Mattapoisett NOAA tide station · 5.6 mi
- Round Hill Point NOAA tide station · 5.7 mi