Chesapeake and Delaware Canal at Chesapeake City (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.5 ft; major flooding begins at 7.5 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 6.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.7 ft on Sep 19, 2003 (historic crest)
- 6.9 ft on Apr 17, 2011 (historic crest)
- 6.5 ft on Dec 21, 2012 (historic crest)
- 5.6 ft on Oct 29, 2021 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.5 ft | (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. |
|---|---|
| 5.8 ft | (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL. |
| 6.1 ft | (MLLW) Flooding begins along Back Creek in Chesapeake City. Flooding begins along Elk Creek near Courthouse Point. Flooding begins along Elk Creek near Hollywood Beach and Port Herman. Flooding begins along the Bohemia River near Town Point. |
| 6.5 ft | (MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, additional roadways near the tidal sections of the Elk River, the Bohemia River, Back Creek and their tidal tributaries begin to flood. Lives may be at risk when people put themselves in harm's way. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING LEVEL. |
| 7.5 ft | (MLLW) MAJOR FLOODING. At this level, widespread roadway flooding begins near the tidal sections of the Elk River, the Bohemia River, Back Creek and their tidal tributaries in Cecil County. Vulnerable homes and businesses may be damaged as water levels rise further above this threshold. Numerous roads become impassable and some neighborhoods may be isolated. The flood waters become a danger to anyone who attempts to cross on foot or in a vehicle. |
| 8.7 ft | (Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on September 19, 2003 during Hurricane Isabel. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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