Elizabeth River near Pinehurst in Portsmouth (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
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 6.0 ft; major flooding begins at 7.0 ft.
| Action stage | 4.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 6.8 ft on Oct 4, 2015 (historic crest)
- 6.6 ft on Jan 3, 2022 (historic crest)
- 6.5 ft on Oct 12, 2025 (historic crest)
- 6.5 ft on Oct 2, 2015 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Western Branch NOAA tide station · 2.4 mi
- Elizabeth River at the Midtown Tunnel (in MLLW) NWS gauge · 3.3 mi
- Elizabeth River at Bailey Creek near Chesapeake VA (IN MLLW) NWS gauge · 3.6 mi
- Craney Island Light NOAA tide station · 3.6 mi
- Norfolk NOAA tide station · 3.7 mi
- Elizabeth River at The Hague at Pedestrian Bridge NWS gauge · 3.9 mi