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Black Gut Canal at Sandbridge Road
Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in City of Virginia Bch County, Virginia on the Black Gut Canal. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BGUV2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Major Flood

3 ft

Moderate Flood

2.5 ft

Minor Flood

2 ft

Action Stage

1.75 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

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About This Gauge

NWS LID

BGUV2

River

Black Gut Canal

County

City of Virginia Bch, VA

Coordinates

36.7432°N, 75.9549°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Black Gut Canal at Sandbridge Road?

The Black Gut Canal at Sandbridge Road 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 Black Gut Canal at Sandbridge Road?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Black Gut Canal at Sandbridge Road is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1.75 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2.5 feet, and major flooding at 3 feet.

How do I get alerts when Black Gut Canal rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Black Gut Canal at Sandbridge Road to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Black Gut Canal at Sandbridge Road gauge located?

The gauge is located in City of Virginia Bch County, Virginia at coordinates 36.7432°N, 75.9549°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: City of Virginia Beach