Narragansett Bay at Providence Fox Point (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 9.0 ft; major flooding begins at 10.5 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.5 ft on Sep 20, 1938 (historic crest)
- 16.4 ft on Aug 31, 1954 (historic crest)
- 10.7 ft on Sep 14, 1944 (historic crest)
- 10.1 ft on Jan 20, 1978 (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 Cranston and Warwick, from Sandy Point and Greenwich Bay northward. A few immediate coastal roads may briefly flood due to wave action. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Flooding of low lying coastal areas can be expected over the West Bay from Wickford Cove north to areas in Providence that lie outside flood protection. Flooding will also impact portions of the Upper East Bay including Bristol, Barrington and communities along Mount Hope Bay northward through Somerset and Fall River. Some coastal roads will be impassible for a brief time nearest high tide. |
| 9.0 ft | Significant coastal flooding is expected across Narragansett Bay and Mount Hope Bay. Some local evactuations may be required and coastal roads will be flooded around the time of high tide. Marine interests should take necessary precautions to protect boats that are in port. |
| 10.0 ft | Flooding will be widespread across many Narragnasett Bay communities and evacuations are likely for the period of a few hours around high tide. Flooding will impact Mount Hope Bay as well. Coastal roads will become impassible and alternate routes for travel will be required. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
A NOAA tide station shares this spot: Providence, with tide predictions and official flood levels.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Providence NOAA tide station · 0.0 mi
- Moshassuck River at Providence NWS gauge · 2.0 mi
- Rumford NOAA tide station · 2.7 mi
- Ten Mile River at East Providence NWS gauge · 3.0 mi
- Pawtuxet NOAA tide station · 3.2 mi
- Pawtucket NOAA tide station · 4.4 mi