# Bay Colony king tides and high water in 1998

> In 1998, 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 30 days. The highest was 6.58 ft on Thursday, February 5, 1998, 4.35 ft above the tide tables, with 2 roads at risk, including South Bay Shore Drive and Wythe Lane.

**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 (30)

| Date | High water (Sewells Point gauge, ft MLLW) | vs tide tables | Roads at risk | Severity | Deepest streets (model) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 1998 | 6.04 | +3.37 ft | 1 | Severe | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 4.83 | +2.12 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Jan 30, 1998 | 4.46 | +1.78 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Jan 31, 1998 | 3.93 | +1.35 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 6.14 | +4.24 ft | 1 | Severe | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Feb 5, 1998 | 6.58 | +4.35 ft | 2 | Severe | South Bay Shore Drive, Wythe Lane |
| Feb 6, 1998 | 5.46 | +3.23 ft | 1 | Severe | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Feb 7, 1998 | 4.95 | +3.08 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 5.34 | +3.02 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Feb 9, 1998 | 4.63 | +2.26 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Feb 24, 1998 | 4.34 | +1.82 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Feb 27, 1998 | 3.89 | +1.05 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Feb 28, 1998 | 3.97 | +1.17 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 3.97 | +1.21 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 3.94 | +1.25 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 3.99 | +1.71 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Mar 22, 1998 | 3.97 | +1.68 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Apr 4, 1998 | 4.84 | +2.66 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Apr 5, 1998 | 4.33 | +1.98 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Apr 23, 1998 | 4.13 | +1.40 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| May 9, 1998 | 4.05 | +1.29 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| May 10, 1998 | 3.90 | +1.09 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| May 11, 1998 | 4.44 | +1.62 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| May 12, 1998 | 4.89 | +2.07 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| May 13, 1998 | 4.72 | +1.92 ft | 1 | Likely | South Bay Shore Drive |
| May 14, 1998 | 4.03 | +1.28 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Aug 28, 1998 | 5.54 | +3.10 ft | 1 | Severe | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Sep 4, 1998 | 3.89 | +0.72 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Sep 23, 1998 | 4.12 | +1.07 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |
| Nov 6, 1998 | 3.88 | +0.38 ft | 1 | Possible | South Bay Shore Drive |

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