RIVER GAUGE · BUZZARDS BAY
Buzzards Bay at New Bedford Hurricane Barrier (IN MLLW)
Bristol County, Massachusetts
Water level4.00 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5.5 ft
Minor flood6 ft
Moderate flood7.5 ft
Major flood9.5 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 1938 | 13.64 ft | — |
| Aug 30, 1954 | 13.04 ft | — |
| Sep 22, 1815 | 12.64 ft | — |
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