Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17.5 ft
Minor Flood
15.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15.5 ft
THE RIVER REACHES BASE OF MARTIN ROAD.
6 ft
WATER BEGINS TO BACK UP BEHIND THE CULVERT ON MARTINS ROAD IN FALMOUTH.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
QUAM3
River
Quashnet River
County
Barnstable, MA
Coordinates
41.5922°N, 70.5083°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Quashnet River at Waquoit Village?
The Quashnet River at Waquoit Village gauge is maintained by USGS (site 011058837) 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 Quashnet River at Waquoit Village?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Quashnet River at Waquoit Village is 15.5 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17.5 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Quashnet River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Quashnet River at Waquoit Village 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 Quashnet River at Waquoit Village gauge located?
The gauge is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts at coordinates 41.5922°N, 70.5083°W. USGS site number: 011058837. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USGS webpage for Quashnet River at Waquoit Village MA