South Branch Onancock Creek at Onancock
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
- 6.4 ft on Dec 18, 2023 (historic crest)
- 6.3 ft on Oct 29, 2012 (historic crest)
- 5.9 ft on Nov 22, 2023 (historic crest)
- 5.4 ft on Nov 26, 2023 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.5 ft | Minor flooding beings along Pungoteague Creek and adjacent tidal rivers. The Harborton boat ramp begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | Martin Road, Evergreen Road and Buckland Way in Smithville are flooded. Some homes are surrounded by water with limited access. In addition, portions of Shore Drive, Dockview Street and Harborton Road, including the parking lot at the Harborton boat ramp, are flooded. |
| 6.3 ft | Peak water level during Hurricane Sandy. |
| 6.5 ft | Shore Drive, Harborton Road and Dockview Street in Harborton are flooded with limited access to homes in the area. Most homes in Smithville are surronded by water and inaccessible. |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Onancock NOAA tide station · 0.1 mi
- Chesconessex Creek NOAA tide station · 3.7 mi
- Chesapeake Bay near Pungoteague Creek at Harborton (IN MLLW) NWS gauge · 5.2 mi
- Harborton NOAA tide station · 5.3 mi
- Folly Creek NOAA tide station · 6.6 mi
- Atlantic Coast at Wachapreague (IN MLLW) NWS gauge · 8.1 mi