Major Flood
4.5 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
4 ft
Minor Flood
3.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
4.5 ft
(MLLW) MAJOR FLOODING. At this level, extensive inundation in Oxford will result in a threat to property and life. Cars will be submerged if not relocated. In some cases, water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level across the peninsula resulting in impassable roadways.
4 ft
(MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. Flooding becomes more widerspread across Oxford resulting in an elevated threat of car and property damage. Flooding expands onto West Pier Street and Bay View Avenue. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level across low lying areas making roads impassable in some cases.
3.5 ft
(MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. At this level, expect up to one foot of water above ground level across low lying areas on the Oxford peninsula. This includes portions of Tilghman Street, Bank street, Market Street, and North Morris Street. Bonfield Avenue also begins to flood.
3 ft
(MLLW) At this level, tidal flooding begins across the Oxford peninsula.
2.7 ft
(MLLW) Flooding begins along Oxford Road at the causeway.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | 4.48 ft | — |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 4.03 ft | — |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 3.61 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CXLM2
County
Talbot, MD
Coordinates
38.6790°N, 76.1740°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (IN MLLW)?
The Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (IN MLLW) gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (IN MLLW) is 3.5 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4 feet, and major flooding at 4.5 feet.
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Where is the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Talbot County, Maryland at coordinates 38.6790°N, 76.1740°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: National Data Buoy Center (NDBC), Observations courtesy of NDBC, NOAA National Ocean Service (NOS) - National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)
- <style type="text/css">.style1 { background-color: #FFFF00;}</style> During a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watch or Warning, inundation mapping provided by the <a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/"><span class="style1">National Hurricane Center</span> </a>reflects a reasonable worst case scenario. The experimental forecast above is the total water forecast that is expected to occur.
- <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <style type="text/css"> .style1 {background-color: #FFFF00;} </style> </head> Please refer to our <a href="http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=PHI&product=CFW&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0"> <span class="style1">Coastal Hazard Message</span></a> for specific information regarding Coastal Flood Watches, Warnings and Advisories. Flood impacts are based on long-term averages. Actual impacts from any tidal flooding event may vary due to factors such as rainfall, wave action, and the number of tide cycles during which there is an onshore flow. During tropical cyclones, please refer <span class="style1"> <a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=PHI&product=TCV&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1">here</a></span> for additional storm surge information.