Major Flood
9.5 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7.5 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7.5 ft
Moderate coastal flooding occurs in locations in Dartmouth, New Bedford, Fairhaven and Wareham outside of protection from the Hurricane Barrier. Various roads are affected, including Smith Neck Road and the Padanaram Bridge in Dartmouth, and French Street in New Bedford.
6.5 ft
Minor coastal flooding and splashover occurs in vulnerable sections of Dartmouth, Fairhaven, New Bedford and Wareham that are outside of protection of the Hurricane Barrier. Vulnerable locations include Smith Neck Road and the Padanaram Bridge in Dartmouth, and French Street in New Bedford.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 1938 | 13.64 ft | — |
| Aug 30, 1954 | 13.04 ft | — |
| Sep 22, 1815 | 12.64 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
NBDM3
River
Buzzards Bay
County
Bristol, MA
Coordinates
41.6200°N, 70.9103°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Buzzards Bay at New Bedford Hurricane Barrier (IN MLLW)?
The Buzzards Bay at New Bedford Hurricane Barrier (IN MLLW) gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Buzzards Bay at New Bedford Hurricane Barrier (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Buzzards Bay at New Bedford Hurricane Barrier (IN MLLW) is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7.5 feet, and major flooding at 9.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Buzzards Bay rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Buzzards Bay at New Bedford Hurricane Barrier (IN MLLW) to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Buzzards Bay at New Bedford Hurricane Barrier (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts at coordinates 41.6200°N, 70.9103°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- <span style="color: #ff0000;">Please refer to our <span style="background-color: #ffff00;"><a style="color: #ff0000; background-color: #ffff00;" title="Link to CFWBOX" href="https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=BOX&product=CFW&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0">Coastal Hazard Message</a></span> for specific information regarding Coastal Flood Watches, Warnings and Advisories. Actual impacts from any coastal flooding event may vary due to factors such as rainfall, wave action, and the number of tide cycles during which there is an onshore flow. During tropical cyclones, please refer <span style="background-color: #ffff00;"><a style="background-color: #ffff00;" title="Link to TCVBOX" href="https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=BOX&product=TCV&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1">here</a></span> for additional storm surge information.</span>
- Gauge readings inaccurate - awaiting repair.