Elizabeth River at Route 165 in Virginia Beach
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 5.5 ft; major flooding begins at 6.5 ft.
| Action stage | 4.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 5.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 6.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 6.5 ft on Oct 9, 2016 (historic crest)
- 4.7 ft on Oct 12, 2025 (historic crest)
- 4.6 ft on Sep 25, 2026 (historic crest)
- 3.9 ft on Oct 25, 2025 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Elizabeth River at Hunts Pointe Park (IN MLLW) NWS gauge · 2.1 mi
- Thalia Creek at Route 58 in Thalia NWS gauge · 2.5 mi
- Buchanan Creek entrance NOAA tide station · 3.6 mi
- Elizabeth River at Crown Point at Norfolk NWS gauge · 4.0 mi
- Eastern Branch Elizabeth River at Grandy Village (IN MLLW) NWS gauge · 4.8 mi
- Bayville NOAA tide station · 5.6 mi