Chesapeake Bay above Little Annemessex River at Crisfield MD (MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 3.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 3.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.0 ft; major flooding begins at 5.0 ft.
| Action stage | 3.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 5.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 6.0 ft on Sep 18, 2003 (historic crest)
- 5.1 ft on Oct 29, 2021 (historic crest)
- 4.8 ft on Dec 23, 2022 (historic crest)
- 4.6 ft on Sep 27, 2026 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 3.5 ft | Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas.Flooding begins along Hall Highway and Wynfall Avenue in addition to other low lying areas near the water on the north side of Crisfield. Flooding also begins along Sackertown Rd and the surrounding low lying areas south of Crisfield. |
|---|---|
| 4.0 ft | Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas.Flooding reaches Maryland Ave near the Family Dollar and Chesapeake Ave. Hall highway is partially flooded along with Wynfall Ave. Flooding also begins along Norris Harbor Dr. Sackertown Road is flooded in addition to numerous other roads south of Crisfield in the Sackertown area. |
| 4.5 ft | Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas.Maryland Ave and Chesapeake Avenue are flooded. Flooding also occurs on 9th St, Broad St and West Main St. Flooding occurs along Norris Harbor Dr as well as Cove St. Widespread flooding in the Sackertown area with most roads becoming impassible. |
| 5.0 ft | Major flooding throughout Crisfield as well as south of town across Sackertown. Water overtops sea walls at the end of Main St as well as north of Main St resulting in widespread flooding. Maryland Ave and most of Chesapeake Ave is flooding and water threatens numerous homes. Flooding along Cove St and the surrounding area threatens numerous homes. Hall Highway is flooded and impassible. Major flooding across Sackertown with water threatening numerous homes. Many areas are impassible. |
| 5.5 ft | Large sections of Crisfield flooded and inaccessible. Numerous homes and businesses flooded in Crisfield as well as south of town in Sackertown. Flood waters inundate most of Maryland Ave and Main St with water entering businesses and homes. Flooding of homes along Chesapeake Ave and the surrounding area. Homes along Cove St are also flooded. Hall Highway is also flooded to Maryland Ave and several homes are flooded. |
| 6.0 ft | Approximate water levels during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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