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Frenchman Bay at Bar Harbor (IN MLLW)

National Weather Service gauge ATGM1 · Maine · Hancock County · 44.3917, -68.2092

Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.

Action stage14.5 ft
Minor flooding15.0 ft
Moderate flooding17.0 ft
Major flooding18.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

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

15.0 ftMinor low-lying coastal flooding begins to occur. Water enters the Bar Harbor pier and other vulnerable low lying areas of MDI.
16.0 ftBar Harbor pier becomes indundated with up to 1ft of water with closure of the pier expected.
17.0 ftNearly 2 feet of water on the Bar Harbor pier and water entering other parking lots downtown.
18.0 ftWater threatening or enetering buildings in Downtown Bar Harbor. Flood waters greater than 3 feet over the pier and 1-2 feet in parking lots.
19.0 ftMinor flooding begins on State Route 3 in Hulls Cove but may still be passable.
19.5 ft1-2 feet of water over State Route 3 in Hulls Cove, likely resulting in the closure of the road.
21.0 ft2-3 feet of water across State Route 3 in Hulls Cove threatening structures along the road.

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

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