Major Flood
10.5 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
9 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Flooding will be widespread across many Narragnasett Bay communities and evacuations are likely for the period of a few hours around high tide. Flooding will impact Mount Hope Bay as well. Coastal roads will become impassible and alternate routes for travel will be required.
9 ft
Significant coastal flooding is expected across Narragansett Bay and Mount Hope Bay. Some local evactuations may be required and coastal roads will be flooded around the time of high tide. Marine interests should take necessary precautions to protect boats that are in port.
8 ft
Flooding of low lying coastal areas can be expected over the West Bay from Wickford Cove north to areas in Providence that lie outside flood protection. Flooding will also impact portions of the Upper East Bay including Bristol, Barrington and communities along Mount Hope Bay northward through Somerset and Fall River. Some coastal roads will be impassible for a brief time nearest high tide.
7 ft
Minor coastal flooding is expected in the lowest lying areas of Cranston and Warwick, from Sandy Point and Greenwich Bay northward. A few immediate coastal roads may briefly flood due to wave action.
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 | 17.51 ft | — |
| Aug 30, 1954 | 16.4 ft | — |
| Sep 13, 1944 | 10.71 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
FOXR1
River
Narragansett Bay
County
Providence, RI
Coordinates
41.8067°N, 71.4006°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Narragansett Bay at Providence Fox Point (IN MLLW)?
The Narragansett Bay at Providence Fox Point (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 Narragansett Bay at Providence Fox Point (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Narragansett Bay at Providence Fox Point (IN MLLW) is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10.5 feet.
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Where is the Narragansett Bay at Providence Fox Point (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Providence County, Rhode Island at coordinates 41.8067°N, 71.4006°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>