Atlantic Coast at Gloucester (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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Official Forecast (FCST) 06/10/2025 4:08 PM EDTCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 15 ft Moderate Flooding 13 ft Minor Flooding 11.5 ft Action 11 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
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Please refer to our Coastal Hazard Message 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 here for additional storm surge information.
During a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watch or Warning, inundation mapping provided by the National Hurricane Center (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.
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
- 14 - This extent of flooding is rarely seen and is life threatening. Many coastal roads are impassable with more than 3 feet of water. Deep flooding of low lying coastal areas is expected from Salem and Marblehead through Gloucester to Salisbury. Rough surf will result in significant beach erosion. Significant structural damage is possible. Follow the instructions of local officials.
- 13 - This extent of flooding is rarely seen. Many roads become impassable around high tide. Flooding 2 to 3 feet deep affects many coastal roads on the North Shore from Salem and Marblehead and Gloucester and Newburyport. Rough surf will produce significant beach erosion and debris onto coastal roads.
- 12.5 - Some coastal roads become impassable around high tide. Flooding 1 to 2 feet deep affects roads on the North Shore from Salem and Marblehead to Gloucester to Newburyport. Rough surf will cause beach erosion and send and debris onto coastal roads.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 11.58 ft | on 11-16-2024 | (P) |
| 2. | 12.07 ft | on 03-10-2024 | (P) |
| 3. | 11.51 ft | on 02-13-2024 | (P) |
| 4. | 12.98 ft | on 01-13-2024 | |
| 5. | 12.98 ft | on 01-13-2024 | (P) |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 11.58 ft | on 11-16-2024 | (P) |
| 2. | 12.07 ft | on 03-10-2024 | (P) |
| 3. | 11.51 ft | on 02-13-2024 | (P) |
| 4. | 12.98 ft | on 01-13-2024 | |
| 5. | 12.98 ft | on 01-13-2024 | (P) |
| 6. | 12.60 ft | on 01-10-2024 | (P) |
| 7. | 12.60 ft | on 01-10-2024 | |
| 8. | 11.24 ft | on 01-20-2023 | (P) |
| 9. | 12.50 ft | on 12-23-2022 | (P) |
| 10. | 11.59 ft | on 03-22-2019 | |
| 11. | 11.57 ft | on 01-20-2019 | |
| 12. | 11.62 ft | on 11-25-2018 | |
| 13. | 12.01 ft | on 03-03-2018 | |
| 14. | 12.53 ft | on 03-02-2018 | |
| 15. | 13.13 ft | on 01-04-2018 | |
| 16. | 11.52 ft | on 03-31-2014 | |
| 17. | 11.93 ft | on 07-24-2013 | |
| 18. | 11.80 ft | on 07-23-2013 | |
| 19. | 11.50 ft | on 07-22-2013 | |
| 20. | 11.55 ft | on 06-25-2013 | |
| 21. | 11.50 ft | on 06-24-2013 | |
| 22. | 11.52 ft | on 10-29-2012 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 13.13 ft | on 01-04-2018 | |
| 2. | 12.98 ft | on 01-13-2024 | |
| 3. | 12.98 ft | on 01-13-2024 | (P) |
| 4. | 12.60 ft | on 01-10-2024 | (P) |
| 5. | 12.60 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 13.13 ft | on 01-04-2018 | |
| 2. | 12.98 ft | on 01-13-2024 | |
| 3. | 12.98 ft | on 01-13-2024 | (P) |
| 4. | 12.60 ft | on 01-10-2024 | (P) |
| 5. | 12.60 ft | on 01-10-2024 | |
| 6. | 12.53 ft | on 03-02-2018 | |
| 7. | 12.50 ft | on 12-23-2022 | (P) |
| 8. | 12.07 ft | on 03-10-2024 | (P) |
| 9. | 12.01 ft | on 03-03-2018 | |
| 10. | 11.93 ft | on 07-24-2013 | |
| 11. | 11.80 ft | on 07-23-2013 | |
| 12. | 11.62 ft | on 11-25-2018 | |
| 13. | 11.59 ft | on 03-22-2019 | |
| 14. | 11.58 ft | on 11-16-2024 | (P) |
| 15. | 11.57 ft | on 01-20-2019 | |
| 16. | 11.55 ft | on 06-25-2013 | |
| 17. | 11.52 ft | on 03-31-2014 | |
| 18. | 11.52 ft | on 10-29-2012 | |
| 19. | 11.51 ft | on 02-13-2024 | (P) |
| 20. | 11.50 ft | on 07-22-2013 | |
| 21. | 11.50 ft | on 06-24-2013 | |
| 22. | 11.24 ft | on 01-20-2023 | (P) |
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Potential Tide Levels Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible Tide Levels |
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| GFS Based Guidance (ETSS) | GEFS Based Guidance (P-ETSS) | NAEFS Based Guidance (P-ETSS) |
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Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for tide levels within the next 72 hours.
The Potential Tide Level graphics above are from an EXPERIMENTAL web site. It is supported on an 8x5 basis, and has no guarantee of availability in the future. Please see information HERE to understand the strengths and weakness of the Potential Tide Level graphics. Click individual graphics to enlarge.
Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.