Major Flood
7 ft
Current Water Level
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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
6 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2022 | 6.73 ft | — |
| Oct 12, 2025 | 6.5 ft | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 5.98 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EZMV2
River
Elizabeth River
County
City of Norfolk, VA
Coordinates
36.8620°N, 76.3095°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elizabeth River at the Midtown Tunnel (in MLLW)?
The Elizabeth River at the Midtown Tunnel (in MLLW) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0204288831) 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 Elizabeth River at the Midtown Tunnel (in MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elizabeth River at the Midtown Tunnel (in MLLW) is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6 feet, and major flooding at 7 feet.
How do I get alerts when Elizabeth River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Elizabeth River at the Midtown Tunnel (in MLLW) 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 Elizabeth River at the Midtown Tunnel (in MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in City of Norfolk County, Virginia at coordinates 36.8620°N, 76.3095°W. USGS site number: 0204288831. 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
- Please click<a href="http://www.weather.gov/images/akq/hydro/Coastal_Flooding/CoastalFloodingThresholds.png"> here</a> for Coastal Flooding Thresholds definitions.
- Gauge reading affected by tides.