Atlantic Coast at Provincetown 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) 06/07/2025 11:30 PM EDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 06/07/2025 4:07 PM EDTRecord: 15.4 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 15 ft Moderate Flooding 14 ft Minor Flooding 13 ft Action 11.5 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
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
- 17 - This degree of flooding has not been seen in recent times. Life threatening flooding more than 3 feet deep isolates parts of Provincetown and Truro. Deep flooding impacts Routes 6 and 6A and much of the Provincetown Historic District. Truro could become bisected with deep flooding along Route 6 and on streets near Pamet Harbor and Little Pamet River marshes. Follow the direction of local officials and evacuate if asked to do so.
- 16 - This degree of flooding is rarely seen and is life threatening. Flooding more than 3 feet deep inundates parts of Routes 6 and 6A and cuts of access to and from Truro. Many roads in Provincetown are flooded including much of the Downtown Historic District and Provincetown Airport. In Truro, deep flooding affects areas near Pamet Harbor and Little Pamet River. Follow the instructions of local officials.
- 15 - This is a rare and life threatening flood. Deep flooding more than 3 feet deep affects much of the Downtown Historic District, Provincetown Airport, and parts of Routes 6 and 6A which includes access to and from Truro. In Truro, parts of Route 6 and 6A near East Harbor are flooded with 1 to 2 feet of water. Flooding also impacts Pamet Harbor and many nearby roads. Follow the instructions of local officials.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 42.0497, -70.1822 |
| RFC | NERFC |
| State | MA |
| WFO | BOX |
| County | Barnstable |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 13.75 ft | on 03-10-2024 | (P) |
| 2. | 13.31 ft | on 02-13-2024 | (P) |
| 3. | 13.06 ft | on 02-11-2024 | (P) |
| 4. | 13.17 ft | on 02-10-2024 | (P) |
| 5. | 14.69 ft | on 01-13-2024 | (P) |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 13.75 ft | on 03-10-2024 | (P) |
| 2. | 13.31 ft | on 02-13-2024 | (P) |
| 3. | 13.06 ft | on 02-11-2024 | (P) |
| 4. | 13.17 ft | on 02-10-2024 | (P) |
| 5. | 14.69 ft | on 01-13-2024 | (P) |
| 6. | 14.69 ft | on 01-13-2024 | |
| 7. | 13.75 ft | on 01-10-2024 | |
| 8. | 13.75 ft | on 01-10-2024 | (P) |
| 9. | 13.83 ft | on 12-23-2022 | |
| 10. | 13.03 ft | on 05-17-2022 | (P) |
| 11. | 13.14 ft | on 02-02-2021 | |
| 12. | 13.04 ft | on 02-02-2021 | (P) |
| 13. | 13.55 ft | on 12-17-2020 | |
| 14. | 13.26 ft | on 04-10-2020 | |
| 15. | 13.07 ft | on 03-22-2019 | |
| 16. | 13.08 ft | on 01-20-2019 | |
| 17. | 13.30 ft | on 11-25-2018 | |
| 18. | 14.24 ft | on 03-03-2018 | |
| 19. | 14.48 ft | on 03-02-2018 | |
| 20. | 13.66 ft | on 01-30-2018 | |
| 21. | 13.81 ft | on 01-30-2018 | |
| 22. | 15.38 ft | on 01-04-2018 | |
| 23. | 12.91 ft | on 06-23-2017 | |
| 24. | 13.30 ft | on 05-25-2017 | |
| 25. | 13.03 ft | on 12-14-2016 | |
| 26. | 13.05 ft | on 11-16-2016 | |
| 27. | 12.92 ft | on 10-18-2016 | |
| 28. | 13.08 ft | on 06-06-2016 | |
| 29. | 12.96 ft | on 05-08-2016 | |
| 30. | 13.11 ft | on 04-08-2016 | |
| 31. | 13.20 ft | on 02-08-2016 | |
| 32. | 13.06 ft | on 02-19-2015 | |
| 33. | 14.34 ft | on 01-27-2015 | |
| 34. | 13.42 ft | on 01-04-2015 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 15.38 ft | on 01-04-2018 | |
| 2. | 14.69 ft | on 01-13-2024 | (P) |
| 3. | 14.69 ft | on 01-13-2024 | |
| 4. | 14.48 ft | on 03-02-2018 | |
| 5. | 14.34 ft | on 01-27-2015 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 15.38 ft | on 01-04-2018 | |
| 2. | 14.69 ft | on 01-13-2024 | (P) |
| 3. | 14.69 ft | on 01-13-2024 | |
| 4. | 14.48 ft | on 03-02-2018 | |
| 5. | 14.34 ft | on 01-27-2015 | |
| 6. | 14.24 ft | on 03-03-2018 | |
| 7. | 13.83 ft | on 12-23-2022 | |
| 8. | 13.81 ft | on 01-30-2018 | |
| 9. | 13.75 ft | on 01-10-2024 | (P) |
| 10. | 13.75 ft | on 01-10-2024 | |
| 11. | 13.75 ft | on 03-10-2024 | (P) |
| 12. | 13.66 ft | on 01-30-2018 | |
| 13. | 13.55 ft | on 12-17-2020 | |
| 14. | 13.42 ft | on 01-04-2015 | |
| 15. | 13.31 ft | on 02-13-2024 | (P) |
| 16. | 13.30 ft | on 11-25-2018 | |
| 17. | 13.30 ft | on 05-25-2017 | |
| 18. | 13.26 ft | on 04-10-2020 | |
| 19. | 13.20 ft | on 02-08-2016 | |
| 20. | 13.17 ft | on 02-10-2024 | (P) |
| 21. | 13.14 ft | on 02-02-2021 | |
| 22. | 13.11 ft | on 04-08-2016 | |
| 23. | 13.08 ft | on 06-06-2016 | |
| 24. | 13.08 ft | on 01-20-2019 | |
| 25. | 13.07 ft | on 03-22-2019 | |
| 26. | 13.06 ft | on 02-19-2015 | |
| 27. | 13.06 ft | on 02-11-2024 | (P) |
| 28. | 13.05 ft | on 11-16-2016 | |
| 29. | 13.04 ft | on 02-02-2021 | (P) |
| 30. | 13.03 ft | on 12-14-2016 | |
| 31. | 13.03 ft | on 05-17-2022 | (P) |
| 32. | 12.96 ft | on 05-08-2016 | |
| 33. | 12.92 ft | on 10-18-2016 | |
| 34. | 12.91 ft | on 06-23-2017 |
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Unique Local Info
Tide gage located on MacMillian Wharf in Provincetown. Data courtesy of the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
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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.