Buzzards Bay at Woods Hole (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 7.0 ft; major flooding begins at 8.5 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 8.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.8 ft on Sep 20, 1938 (historic crest)
- 10.2 ft on Aug 30, 1954 (historic crest)
- 7.1 ft on Sep 13, 1944 (historic crest)
- 6.8 ft on Aug 19, 1991 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.5 ft | Minor flooding of low lying coastal areas in Falmouth is expected. Flooding around high tide affects portions of Church Street, Surf Drive, Menahaunt Road, and Ocean Avenue. Portions of these roads may be temporarily impassable. |
|---|---|
| 6.7 ft | Widespread flooding of coastal areas from Falmouth to Hyannisport is expected. Some roads may be impassable with 1 to 2 feet of water including portions of Church Street, SurfDrive, Menahaunt Road, and Ocean Avenue. Wave action can bring debris onto immediatecoastal roads. |
| 8.0 ft | This extent of flooding is rarely seen and can be life threatening. Many coastal roads from Falmouth to Hyannisport are flooded with water more than 3 feet deep. Debris washes onto roads when large waves occur. Follow the advice of local officials and find alternate travel routes. |
| 10.0 ft | Flooding of this magnitude rivals the flooding that occurred during the Hurricane of 1938 and Hurricane Carol. Life threatening flooding more than 3 feet deep affects coastal roads from Falmouth to Hyannisport. Follow the instructions of local officials and evacuate if asked to do so. Find alternate travel routes. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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