Mount Hope Bay at Fall River (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.5 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.0 ft on Oct 29, 2012 (historic crest)
- 8.8 ft on Dec 18, 2023 (historic crest)
- 8.3 ft on Dec 23, 2022 (historic crest)
- 8.1 ft on Jan 13, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Minor coastal flooding occurs around the time of high tide along the most vulnerable shore roadways in the vicinity of Tiverton, Fall River, Somerset, Swansea and Fairhaven. If heavy rainfall accompanies this event, significant poor drainage flooding could occur nearshore. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Minor coastal flooding is expected on low lying roadways and some structures in the vicinity of Fall River, Somerset, Swansea and Tiverton. Flooding begins to encroach on buildings on Delano's Island in Tiverton. If heavy rainfall accompanies this event, significant poor drainage flooding could occur nearshore. |
| 9.0 ft | Flooding occurs in Swansea, Fall River, Somerset, Swansea and Tiverton, including some area roadways, vulnerable residences and businesses in the region. In Tiverton, marinas and other buildings are flooded along portions of Riverside Drive. Flooding also occurs along homes on Delano's Island within Nannaquaket Pond. A portion of Main Road becomes inundated. In Swansea, Route 6 becomes flooded and impassable. In Fall River, Battleship Cove is flooded. |
| 10.0 ft | Coastal flooding is expected in the greater vicinity of Fall River, Tiverton, Swansea and Somerset, including some nearshore roadways, residences and businesses. In Tiverton, marinas and other buildings are flooded along portions of Riverside Drive. Flooding also occurs along homes on Delano's Island within Nannaquaket Pond. A portion of Main Road becomes inundated. In Swansea, Route 6 becomes flooded and impassable. In Fall River, Battleship Cove is flooded. |
| 12.0 ft | Major coastal flooding is expected in the vicinity of Fall River, Somerset, Swansea and Tiverton. This includes shoreline roads and nearshore homes and businesses. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
A NOAA tide station shares this spot: Fall River, with tide predictions and official flood levels.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Fall River NOAA tide station · 0.0 mi
- Steep Brook NOAA tide station · 3.0 mi
- KICKAMUIT RIVER NOAA tide station · 4.0 mi
- North End NOAA tide station · 4.3 mi
- Anthony Point NOAA tide station · 5.2 mi
- Nannaquaket Neck NOAA tide station · 6.3 mi