Frenchman Bay at Bar Harbor (IN MLLW)
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/19/2025 8:06 PM EDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 06/19/2025 6:58 PM EDTRecord: 15.8 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 18 ft Moderate Flooding 16.5 ft Minor Flooding 14.8 ft Action 14.5 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Coastal flood impacts are dependent upon waves as well as tide level. High waves can result in flooding even if the tide level is below flood stage. Please refer to Coastal Flood Advisories and Warnings for official water level forecasts during periods of coastal flooding. During tropical cyclones, please refer here for additional storm surge information.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 18 - Widespread flooding of low lying areas along waterfront and piers of Mount Desert Island. Flooding on Mount Desert Island Causeway (Route 3) becomes widespread with up to 3 feet of inundation. Flooding begins along Peabody Drive in Seal Harbor, Schoodic Loop Rd in Winter Harbor and along waterfront and piers in Prospect Harbor.
- 17 - Flooding of low lying areas along the waterfront and piers of Southwest Harbor and Bar Harbor. Mount Desert Island Causeway (Route 3) flooding becomes widespread with up to 2 feet of inundation. Tremont Road (Route 102) in Tremont will be inundated with up to 1 foot of water.
- 15.5 - Bar Harbor pier becomes indundated with up to 1ft of water with closure of the pier expected.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 15.80 ft | on 01-13-2024 |
| 2. | 15.70 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
| 3. | 15.22 ft | on 04-10-2020 |
| 4. | 15.04 ft | on 01-04-2018 |
| 5. | 14.50 ft | on 04-08-2016 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 15.80 ft | on 01-13-2024 |
| 2. | 15.70 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
| 3. | 15.22 ft | on 04-10-2020 |
| 4. | 15.04 ft | on 01-04-2018 |
| 5. | 14.50 ft | on 04-08-2016 |
| 6. | 14.59 ft | on 01-21-2011 |
| 7. | 14.72 ft | on 01-28-1979 |
| 8. | 14.55 ft | on 02-07-1978 |
| 9. | 14.88 ft | on 01-09-1978 |
| 10. | 14.93 ft | on 12-29-1959 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 15.80 ft | on 01-13-2024 |
| 2. | 15.70 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
| 3. | 15.22 ft | on 04-10-2020 |
| 4. | 15.04 ft | on 01-04-2018 |
| 5. | 14.93 ft | on 12-29-1959 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 15.80 ft | on 01-13-2024 |
| 2. | 15.70 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
| 3. | 15.22 ft | on 04-10-2020 |
| 4. | 15.04 ft | on 01-04-2018 |
| 5. | 14.93 ft | on 12-29-1959 |
| 6. | 14.88 ft | on 01-09-1978 |
| 7. | 14.72 ft | on 01-28-1979 |
| 8. | 14.59 ft | on 01-21-2011 |
| 9. | 14.55 ft | on 02-07-1978 |
| 10. | 14.50 ft | on 04-08-2016 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | MLLW* |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 23.66 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 22.16 ft |
| minor Flooding | 20.46 ft |
| action | 20.16 ft |
| Latest Value | 15.09 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 5.66 ft |
Probability Information
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Unique Local Info
http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/data_menu.shtml?stn=8413320 Bar Harbor, ME&type=Tide Data
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