Chesapeake Bay at Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 5.5 ft; major flooding begins at 6.0 ft.
| Action stage | 4.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 5.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 6.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.6 ft on Nov 12, 2009 (historic crest)
- 7.5 ft on Sep 18, 2003 (historic crest)
- 7.4 ft on Aug 27, 2011 (historic crest)
- 7.1 ft on Oct 29, 2012 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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