Long Island Sound at New Haven (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 8.7 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.3 ft; major flooding begins at 10.6 ft.
| Minor flooding | 8.7 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 9.3 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.6 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.6 ft on Sep 21, 1938 (historic crest)
- 9.6 ft on Aug 31, 1954 (historic crest)
- 8.0 ft on Oct 29, 2012 (historic crest)
- 7.6 ft on Nov 25, 1950 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.6 ft | East Haven, about 1 foot of inundation on Ellis Road. Minor inundation at Bruce and Johnson's West. Inundation onto Route 146 and Limewood Avenue. Minor inundation of Westland Avenue and Bayview Beach. Minor inundation of Middle Avenue. |
|---|---|
| 9.2 ft | Two to three feet of flooding on Middletown Avenue in front of Petrillos used auto parts, just east of the Quinnipiac River. |
| 9.6 ft | Homes surrounded by water in East Haven. Water up to car windows on Cosey Beach Avenue. Several neighborhood roads in Silver Sands Beach 2 to 4 feet of inundation. New Haven, 2 to 3 feet of flooding on Middletown avenue in front of Petrillos used auto parts, just east of Quinnipiac River. |
| 11.6 ft | Longshore Drive from LI sound becomes impassable with several feet of water. Two to three feet of inundation into roadway properties surrounding corner of Water Street and River Street along the West River.One to two feet of inundation across Long Wharf Drive and surrounding properties including IKEA shopping center. |
Forecast office: NWS Upton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
A NOAA tide station shares this spot: New Haven Harbor, with tide predictions and official flood levels.
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