Buzzards Bay at Woods Hole (IN MLLW)

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What floods at each level

• 10 ft

  Flooding of this magnitude rivals the flooding that occurred during the Hurricane of 1938 and Hurricane Carol. Life threatening flooding more than 3 feet deep affects coastal roads from Falmouth to Hyannisport. Follow the instructions of local officials and evacuate if asked to do so. Find alternate travel routes.

• 8 ft

  This extent of flooding is rarely seen and can be life threatening. Many coastal roads from Falmouth to Hyannisport are flooded with water more than 3 feet deep. Debris washes onto roads when large waves occur. Follow the advice of local officials and find alternate travel routes.

• 6.7 ft

  Widespread flooding of coastal areas from Falmouth to Hyannisport is expected. Some roads may be impassable with 1 to 2 feet of water including portions of Church Street, SurfDrive, Menahaunt Road, and Ocean Avenue. Wave action can bring debris onto immediatecoastal roads.

• 5.5 ft

  Minor flooding of low lying coastal areas in Falmouth is expected. Flooding around high tide affects portions of Church Street, Surf Drive, Menahaunt Road, and Ocean Avenue. Portions of these roads may be temporarily impassable.

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