Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
This is an NWS forecast point (LID: FRVM3). 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
9.5 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Major coastal flooding is expected in the vicinity of Fall River, Somerset, Swansea and Tiverton. This includes shoreline roads and nearshore homes and businesses. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
10 ft
Coastal flooding is expected in the greater vicinity of Fall River, Tiverton, Swansea and Somerset, including some nearshore roadways, residences and businesses. In Tiverton, marinas and other buildings are flooded along portions of Riverside Drive. Flooding also occurs along homes on Delano's Island within Nannaquaket Pond. A portion of Main Road becomes inundated. In Swansea, Route 6 becomes flooded and impassable. In Fall River, Battleship Cove is flooded.
9 ft
Flooding occurs in Swansea, Fall River, Somerset, Swansea and Tiverton, including some area roadways, vulnerable residences and businesses in the region. In Tiverton, marinas and other buildings are flooded along portions of Riverside Drive. Flooding also occurs along homes on Delano's Island within Nannaquaket Pond. A portion of Main Road becomes inundated. In Swansea, Route 6 becomes flooded and impassable. In Fall River, Battleship Cove is flooded.
8 ft
Minor coastal flooding is expected on low lying roadways and some structures in the vicinity of Fall River, Somerset, Swansea and Tiverton. Flooding begins to encroach on buildings on Delano's Island in Tiverton. If heavy rainfall accompanies this event, significant poor drainage flooding could occur nearshore.
7 ft
Minor coastal flooding occurs around the time of high tide along the most vulnerable shore roadways in the vicinity of Tiverton, Fall River, Somerset, Swansea and Fairhaven. If heavy rainfall accompanies this event, significant poor drainage flooding could occur nearshore.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2012 | 8.96 ft | — |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 8.79 ft | — |
| Dec 17, 2023 | 8.79 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
FRVM3
River
Mount Hope Bay
County
Bristol, MA
Coordinates
41.7043°N, 71.1641°W
Get Flood Alerts for Mount Hope Bay
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mount Hope Bay at Fall River (IN MLLW)?
The Mount Hope Bay at Fall River (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 Mount Hope Bay at Fall River (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mount Hope Bay at Fall River (IN MLLW) is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9.5 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mount Hope Bay rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Mount Hope Bay at Fall River (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 Mount Hope Bay at Fall River (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts at coordinates 41.7043°N, 71.1641°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: NOAA CO-OPS
- <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>