Narragansett Bay at Quonset Point (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 7.5 ft; major flooding begins at 9.5 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 7.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 9.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.6 ft on Dec 18, 2023 (historic crest)
- 15.5 ft on Dec 18, 2023 (historic crest)
- 10.7 ft on Dec 11, 2023 (historic crest)
- 8.0 ft on Oct 29, 2012 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | Minor coastal flooding occurs on vulnerable shore roads in North Kingstown. |
|---|---|
| 7.0 ft | Flooding of low lying coastal areas can be expected in the vicinity of North Kingstown, East Greenwich aqnd Prudence Island. Some evacuations are possible. Some coastal roads will be impassable for a period of time nearest high tide. |
| 8.0 ft | In East Greenwich flooding occurs to some marinas in Greenwich Cove. In North Kingstown, flooding occurs in lowest lying homes and businesses along Shore Acres and Quonset Point. Flooding occurs along Plum Beach and in nearshore buildings along Plum Point. Inundation of low lying buildings and streets occurs near Wickford Harbor, Wickford Cove and Duck Cove. On Prudence Island, flooding occurs along portions of Neck Farm Road. |
| 9.0 ft | Moderate to major coastal flooding is expected in North Kingstown, East Greenwich and Prudence Island. In East Greenwich flooding occurs to some marinas in Greenwich Cove. In North Kingstown, flooding occurs in low lying homes and businesses along Shore Acres and Quonset Point. Flooding occurs along Plum Beach and in nearshore buildings along Plum Point. Inundation of low lying buidings and streets occurs near Wickford Harbor, Wickford Cove and Duck Cove. On Prudence Island, flooding occurs on Neck Farm Rd. |
| 10.0 ft | Major flooding is expected in the vicinity of North Kingstown, Prudence Island and East Greenwich. Flooding of numerous homes, businesses and roadways are expected. 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: Quonset Point, with tide predictions and official flood levels.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Quonset Point NOAA tide station · 0.1 mi
- Wickford NOAA tide station · 2.1 mi
- Conanicut Point NOAA tide station · 2.2 mi
- Prudence Island NOAA tide station · 4.6 mi
- East Greenwich NOAA tide station · 5.7 mi
- West Jamestown NOAA tide station · 6.3 mi