Major Flood
5.5 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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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
5 ft
Minor Flood
4 ft
Action Stage
3.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
4 ft
Minor flooding begins. Local roads in the vicinity of the gage begin to flood, including the Corduroy and School House Road.
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 4, 2015 | 6.11 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Sep 10, 2018 | 5.43 ft | — |
| Sep 3, 2016 | 5.39 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MJBV2
River
Chesapeake Bay
County
Gloucester, VA
Coordinates
37.3236°N, 76.4275°W
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StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chesapeake Bay near Mobjack Bay?
The Chesapeake Bay near Mobjack Bay gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01670080) 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 Chesapeake Bay near Mobjack Bay?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chesapeake Bay near Mobjack Bay is 4 feet. Action stage begins at 3.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5 feet, and major flooding at 5.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chesapeake Bay rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Chesapeake Bay near Mobjack Bay to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Chesapeake Bay near Mobjack Bay gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gloucester County, Virginia at coordinates 37.3236°N, 76.4275°W. USGS site number: 01670080. 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
- <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <style type="text/css"> .style1 { background-color: #FFFF00; } </style> </head> Tide Forecasts are a total water level forecast referenced to mean lower low water. Please refer to <a href="http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&product=CFW&issuedby=AKQ"><font color="#0000ff"><span class="style1">Coastal Flood Advisories and Warnings</span></font></a> for official water level forecasts during periods of coastal flooding. During tropical cyclones, please refer<span class="style1"> </span> <a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=AKQ&product=TCV&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1"> <span class="style1">here</span></a> for additional storm surge information.
- Please click<a href="http://www.weather.gov/images/akq/hydro/Coastal_Flooding/CoastalFloodingThresholds.png"> here</a> for Coastal Flooding Thresholds definitions.