Massachusetts Bay at Scituate (IN MLLW)

The past week

What floods at each level

• 14 ft

  Widespread flooding of coastal areas along the south shore from Cohasset to Plymouth is expected. Large swells breaking on the coastline may produce structural damage to roads and homes near the time of high tide. Evacuations and road closures may be required. Significant beach erosion is also expected.

• 13.5 ft

  Significant flooding of coastal areas along the South Shore from Cohasset to Plymouth is expected. Large swells breaking on the coastline may damage some immediate coastal roads and homes near the time of high tide. Evacuations and road closures may be required. Significant beach erosion is also likely.

• 13 ft

  Flooding is expected in low lying areas of Cohasset, Scituate and Marshfield. Some localized evaucations may be required as coastal roads become inundated. Large waves will produce beach erosion.

• 12.5 ft

  Minor flooding and beach erosion is expected across low lying sections of Cohasset, Scituate and Marshfield. Immediate coastal roads may be impassable for a time nearest the time of high tide.

Highest crests on record