# Bay Colony king tides and high water in 1997

> In 1997, NOAA's Sewells Point tide gauge recorded water high enough for FloodRoute's model to put at least one Bay Colony road at risk on 25 days. The highest was 5.54 ft on Sunday, October 19, 1997, 2.14 ft above the tide tables, with 1 road at risk, including South Bay Shore Drive.

**Estimates, not records of actual flooding.** Each day is NOAA's verified high water at the tide gauge, run through FloodRoute's flood model on today's roads and elevations, in dry weather. Drains, levees, tide gates, rain, road changes and elevation error all mean real conditions differed. Not for property, real-estate, insurance, lending, engineering or legal decisions.

## Every day with roads at risk (25)

| Date | High water (Sewells Point gauge, ft MLLW) | vs tide tables | Roads at risk | Severity | Deepest streets (model) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1997 | 4.39 | +1.86 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Feb 9, 1997 | 4.10 | +1.31 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Apr 23, 1997 | 5.22 | +2.35 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Apr 24, 1997 | 4.39 | +1.89 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Jun 2, 1997 | 3.93 | +0.92 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Jun 3, 1997 | 4.87 | +1.81 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Jun 4, 1997 | 4.72 | +1.67 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 3.92 | +0.93 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Jun 6, 1997 | 4.36 | +1.47 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Jun 7, 1997 | 4.19 | +1.42 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Jul 24, 1997 | 3.95 | +1.02 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 3.94 | +0.47 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 4.53 | +0.94 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 4.42 | +0.81 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Oct 18, 1997 | 4.86 | +1.31 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Oct 19, 1997 | 5.54 | +2.14 ft | 1 | Severe | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Oct 20, 1997 | 4.46 | +1.24 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Nov 7, 1997 | 4.10 | +1.28 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 4.32 | +1.56 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 4.16 | +1.58 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Nov 13, 1997 | 4.08 | +1.25 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4.40 | +1.04 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 4.11 | +0.77 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Dec 1, 1997 | 4.31 | +1.45 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Dec 29, 1997 | 3.93 | +1.87 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |

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