Major Flood
5.4 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
4.4 ft
Minor Flood
3.4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
5.4 ft
(Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) MAJOR FLOODING. At this level, widespread roadway flooding begins near the bay and its tidal tributaries in the counties of Queen Anne's, Talbot and Caroline. Vulnerable homes and businesses may be damaged as water levels rise further above this threshold. Numerous roads become impassable and some neighborhoods may be isolated. The flood waters become a danger to anyone who attempts to cross on foot or in a vehicle.
4.4 ft
(MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, additional roadways near the bay and its tidal tributaries in the counties of Queen Anne's, Talbot and Caroline begin to flood. Lives may be at risk when people put themselves in harm's way. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING LEVEL.
4 ft
(MLLW) Southeast Creek begins to flood around Church Hill (MD Route 213 and Main Street). Flooding begins along the Corsica River around Centreville (the Three Bridges Branch and the Mill Stream Branch). Flooding begins along the Choptank River in West Denton and Denton, and at Choptank, Frazier Point and the Choptank Wetlands Preserve.
3.8 ft
(MLLW) Flooding begins along MD Route 18 near Queenstown and from Chester to Grasonville. Flooding begins in the Cloverfields section of Kent Island. Flooding begins along MD Route 552 near Dominion (public landing). Flooding begins in Unionville, Saint Michaels, Neavitt, Oxford and Trappe. Flooding begins along Goldsborough Neck Rd (northwest of the Easton Airport) and around the Easton Point Marina. Flooding begins along MD Route 333 into Oxford and along Connolly Point Road near Trappe.
3.7 ft
(MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL.
3.4 ft
(MLLW) MINOR FLOODING.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | 5.32 ft | — |
| Oct 28, 2021 | 5.11 ft | — |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 4.47 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Eastern Bay at Claiborne (IN MLLW)?
The Eastern Bay at Claiborne (IN MLLW) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01492600) 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 Eastern Bay at Claiborne (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Eastern Bay at Claiborne (IN MLLW) is 3.4 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4.4 feet, and major flooding at 5.4 feet.
How do I get alerts when Eastern Bay rises?
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Where is the Eastern Bay at Claiborne (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Talbot County, Maryland at coordinates 38.8370°N, 76.2806°W. USGS site number: 01492600. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
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