Passamamaquoddy Bay at Eastport (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 22.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 22.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 24.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 22.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 22.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 24.3 ft on Apr 10, 2020 (historic crest)
- 24.2 ft on Jan 10, 1997 (historic crest)
- 24.1 ft on Apr 6, 1977 (historic crest)
- 23.9 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.
| 22.0 ft | Minor flooding in Lubec with water onto Lower Water Street and in parking lots. |
|---|---|
| 23.0 ft | Minor low lying coastal flooding begins to occur on Eastport Pier and other vulnerable low lying areas, including Toll Bridge Rd. Flooding begins on North and South Lubec Rd in Lubec. In the Lubec Narrows area Pleasant Street, Lower Water Street and Mowry Street go underwater cutting off access to properties to the south. Water will be across a private road in Boot Cove area approaching the Boot Cove Road. |
| 24.0 ft | Flooding of low lying areas along Eastport Pier and waterfront in addition to other vulnerable low lying areas. Up to 2 feet of inundation along North and South Lubec Rd in Lubec. Up to 2 feet of inundation on Toll Bridge Rd in Eastport. |
| 24.5 ft | Boot Cove Road becomes flooded. |
| 25.0 ft | Numerous roads around Eastport and Lubec become inundated and impassable with up to 3 feet of water. Flooding of residential buildings along North and South Lubec Rd in Lubec. 3 feet or more water across Lower Water Street with inundation into buildings. Water completely over Water Street. |
| 26.0 ft | 3 Feet of water covering Boot Cove Road. South Lubec Road and Pop Joy Lane completely inundated with private properties becoming surrounded by water with possible outbuildings becoming flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Caribou · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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