Lake Rudee near Bells Rd in Virginia Beach (MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.8 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.8 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.8 ft; major flooding begins at 11.2 ft.
| Action stage | 5.8 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.8 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.8 ft |
| Major flooding | 11.2 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.3 ft on Oct 12, 2025 (historic crest)
- 7.3 ft on Jan 3, 2022 (historic crest)
- 7.1 ft on Sep 6, 2019 (historic crest)
- 7.1 ft on Sep 3, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.8 ft | Marshes inundated, storm systems impacted, parts of Owl Creek boat ramp flooded. |
|---|---|
| 7.8 ft | Owl Creek boat ramp mostly flooded, storm systems for aquarium at capacity, parking lot begins to flood. |
| 8.8 ft | Public Works dredge operations begins to flood, Owl Creek boat ramp and parking lot flooded. |
| 11.2 ft | General Booth Blvd begins to flood near boat ramp, public works dredge operations flooded, aquarium threatened. |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Lake Rudee NOAA tide station · 0.2 mi
- Rudee Heights NOAA tide station · 0.6 mi
- Rudee Inlet NOAA tide station · 0.8 mi
- Atlantic Coast near Rudee Inlet (IN MLLW) NWS gauge · 0.9 mi
- Rudee Inlet entrance NOAA tide station · 1.1 mi
- Virginia Beach NOAA tide station · 1.5 mi