Chesapeake Bay near Mobjack Bay
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 3.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 5.0 ft; major flooding begins at 5.5 ft.
| Action stage | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 5.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 6.1 ft on Oct 4, 2015 (historic crest)
- 5.4 ft on Sep 10, 2018 (historic crest)
- 5.4 ft on Sep 3, 2016 (historic crest)
- 5.2 ft on May 5, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. Local roads in the vicinity of the gage begin to flood, including the Corduroy and School House Road. |
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Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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- Ware River near Schley (IN MLLW) NWS gauge · 3.8 mi
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- Belleville NOAA tide station · 6.1 mi
- Yorktown NOAA tide station · 6.5 mi
- Tue Marshes Light NOAA tide station · 6.6 mi