RIVER GAUGE · ELIZABETH RIVER
Elizabeth River at the Midtown Tunnel (in MLLW)
City of Norfolk County, Virginia
Water level3.73 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:06 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4.5 ft
Minor flood5 ft
Moderate flood6 ft
Major flood7 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2022 | 6.73 ft | — |
| Oct 12, 2025 | 6.5 ft | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 5.98 ft | — |
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