Major Flood
8.5 ft
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BZBM3). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 1938 | 10.78 ft | — |
| Aug 29, 1954 | 10.18 ft | — |
| Sep 12, 1944 | 7.08 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BZBM3
River
Buzzards Bay
County
Barnstable, MA
Coordinates
41.5236°N, 70.6711°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Buzzards Bay at Woods Hole (IN MLLW)?
The Buzzards Bay at Woods Hole (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 Woods Hole (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Buzzards Bay at Woods Hole (IN MLLW) is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Buzzards Bay rises?
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Where is the Buzzards Bay at Woods Hole (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts at coordinates 41.5236°N, 70.6711°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: NOAA National Ocean Service
- <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>
- <span style="color: #ff0000;">During a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watch or Warning, inundation mapping provided by the <span style="background-color: #ffff00;"><a style="color: #ff0000; background-color: #ffff00;" href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov">National Hurricane Center</a></span> (go to the web site and select the storm of interest) reflects a reasonable worst case scenario. The forecast above is the total water forecast that is most likely to occur.</span>