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Gulf of Maine at Cutler Farris Wharf (IN MLLW)

National Weather Service gauge CFWM1 · Maine · Washington County · 44.6570, -67.2050

Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 17.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 19.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.

Action stage17.5 ft
Minor flooding18.0 ft
Moderate flooding19.0 ft
Major flooding21.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

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

18.0 ftMinor coastal low lying flooding begins to occur in Machias and other vulnerable low lying areas. Water begins to approach Route 1 in Machias.
18.5 ftFlooding begins along Cutler Cove Rd and Destiny Bay Rd in Cutler. Flooding also begins on Route 1 and 1A in Machias. Water begins to approach buildings in Machias.
19.0 ftWater begins to inundate low lying vulnerable buildings in Machias. Low lying areas of Route 1 and 1A in Machias are inundated with up to 1 foot of standing water.
21.0 ftFlooding becomes widespread in Machias waterfront area with up to 2 feet of inundation in low lying buildings. Low lying areas of Route 1 and 1A are inundated with up to 2.5 feet of water.

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

A NOAA tide station shares this spot: Cutler, with tide predictions and official flood levels.

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