RIVER GAUGE · ELIZABETH RIVER
Elizabeth River at Bailey Creek near Chesapeake VA (IN MLLW)
City of Chesapeake County, Virginia
Water level3.85 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:06 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood5.5 ft
Moderate flood6.5 ft
Major flood7.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7 ft
Water begins to cover the southbound lane of Dock Landing Road...about 200 ft north of the bridge crossing Bailey Creek. Additonally, water covers Dock Landing Road approximately one-half mile south of Bailey Creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2025 | 6.76 ft | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 6.26 ft | — |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 6.06 ft | — |
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