Narragansett Bay at Conimicut Light (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 8.5 ft; major flooding begins at 10.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.1 ft on Oct 29, 2012 (historic crest)
- 8.5 ft on Dec 18, 2023 (historic crest)
- 8.4 ft on Dec 23, 2022 (historic crest)
- 7.9 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 is expected in the lowest lying areas of Warwick, Barrington, Bristol and Warren. Low lying coastal roads flood around high tide. Floodwaters encroach on lowest lying homes and businesses. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Minor to moderate coastal flooding is expected within Warwick, Barrington, Bristol and Warren. This includings low lying roads and some homes and businesses nearshore. Heed the advice of local officals, and evacuate if asked to do so. |
| 9.0 ft | Moderate to major flooding is expected in the vicinity of Warwick, Barrington, Bristol and Warren. This includes but is not limited to the following. In Warwick, flooding occurs in and around Oakland Beach, Strand Ave, Goddard Memorial State Park, and Sandy Point. In Bristol, impacts occur in the vicinity of Bristol Harbor, Route 114, Colt State Park and the East Bay Bike Path. In Barrington and Warren, flooding occurs along the Warren and Barrington Rivers, near Belchers Cove and the Kickemuit River. |
| 10.0 ft | Major coastal flooding is expected in Warwick, Bristol, Barrington and Warren. Numerous homes, businesses and roadways near the coastline will be impacted by this event. In Warwick, flooding occurs in and around Oakland Beach, Strand Ave, Goddard Memorial State Park, and Sandy Point. In Bristol impacts occur in the vicinity of Bristol Harbor, Route 114 and Colt State Park. In Barrington and Warren, flooding occurs along the Warren and Barrington Rivers, near Belchers Cove and the Kickemuit River. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
A NOAA tide station shares this spot: Conimicut Light, with tide predictions and official flood levels.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Conimicut Light NOAA tide station · 0.0 mi
- Bay Spring NOAA tide station · 2.4 mi
- Bristol Highlands NOAA tide station · 2.9 mi
- Pawtuxet NOAA tide station · 3.9 mi
- Bristol NOAA tide station · 4.7 mi
- KICKAMUIT RIVER NOAA tide station · 5.3 mi