Massachusetts Bay at Scituate (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.5 ft; major flooding begins at 15.5 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.8 ft on Jan 4, 2018 (historic crest)
- 14.6 ft on Mar 3, 2018 (historic crest)
- 14.4 ft on Mar 2, 2018 (historic crest)
- 13.8 ft on Jan 30, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.5 ft | Minor flooding and beach erosion is expected across low lying sections of Cohasset, Scituate and Marshfield. Immediate coastal roads may be impassable for a time nearest the time of high tide. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Flooding is expected in low lying areas of Cohasset, Scituate and Marshfield. Some localized evaucations may be required as coastal roads become inundated. Large waves will produce beach erosion. |
| 13.5 ft | Significant flooding of coastal areas along the South Shore from Cohasset to Plymouth is expected. Large swells breaking on the coastline may damage some immediate coastal roads and homes near the time of high tide. Evacuations and road closures may be required. Significant beach erosion is also likely. |
| 14.0 ft | Widespread flooding of coastal areas along the south shore from Cohasset to Plymouth is expected. Large swells breaking on the coastline may produce structural damage to roads and homes near the time of high tide. Evacuations and road closures may be required. Significant beach erosion is also expected. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
A NOAA tide station shares this spot: Scituate, with tide predictions and official flood levels.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Scituate NOAA tide station · 0.4 mi
- Damons Point NOAA tide station · 2.8 mi
- Cohasset Harbor (White Head) NOAA tide station · 4.7 mi
- Indian Head River at Hanover NWS gauge · 8.6 mi
- Nantasket Beach NOAA tide station · 8.7 mi
- Brant Rock NOAA tide station · 8.9 mi