Vineyard Sound at Vineyard Haven Water Level

Current Water Level

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: VNHM3). 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.

Major Flood

8.5 ft

Moderate Flood

6.5 ft

Minor Flood

5 ft

Action Stage

4.5 ft

What Floods at Each Level

9 ft

Widespread flooding is expected across the low lying areas on marthas vineyard including vineyard haven and oak bluffs as well as edgartown on both the vineyard sound side and atlantic side of the island. Large waves and high tides will be capable of producing some structural damage. People with interests in these vulnerable coastal areas must take action now to protect life and property.

8 ft

Significant flooding is expected across the low lying areas on marthas vineyard, especially in oak bluffs, vineyard haven and edgartown. Large waves and high tides will result in Some Road closures. Some local evacuations of the most vulnerable areas may be required.

7 ft

Flooding is expected across the low lying areas on marthas vineyard including parts of oak bluffs, vineyard haven and edgartown. Large waves and high tides will result in washover onto some immediate coastal roads.

6 ft

Minor flooding is expected across the low lying areas on marthas vineyard. Large waves and high tides may result in washover onto some immediate coastal roads.

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

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About This Gauge

NWS LID

VNHM3

River

Vineyard Sound

County

Dukes, MA

Coordinates

41.4333°N, 70.6028°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Vineyard Sound at Vineyard Haven?

The Vineyard Sound at Vineyard Haven 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 Vineyard Sound at Vineyard Haven?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Vineyard Sound at Vineyard Haven is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.5 feet, and major flooding at 8.5 feet.

How do I get alerts when Vineyard Sound rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Vineyard Sound at Vineyard Haven 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 Vineyard Sound at Vineyard Haven gauge located?

The gauge is located in Dukes County, Massachusetts at coordinates 41.4333°N, 70.6028°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

More Resources

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Source & Notes

Please refer to our <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> 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 <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> for additional storm surge information.
During a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watch or Warning, inundation mapping provided by the <a style="color: #ff0000; background-color: #ffff00;" href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov">National Hurricane Center</a> (go to the web site and select the storm of interest) is available and reflects the reasonable worst case scenario.

Vineyard Sound at Vineyard Haven Water Level & Flood Stage.