Major Flood
6.5 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
5.5 ft
Minor Flood
4.5 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
5 ft
Water begins to flood Pembroke Ave 500 ft east of the tidal gage.
4.5 ft
Water reaches the bulkhead along Barron Dr 100 ft upstream of the gage.
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 | 6.5 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Oct 2, 2015 | 6.31 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Oct 12, 2025 | 6.27 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HMNV2
River
Hampton River
County
City of Hampton, VA
Coordinates
37.0322°N, 76.3367°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hampton River near Hampton (IN MLLW)?
The Hampton River near Hampton (IN MLLW) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0204289985) 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 Hampton River near Hampton (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hampton River near Hampton (IN MLLW) is 4.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5.5 feet, and major flooding at 6.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Hampton River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Hampton River near Hampton (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 Hampton River near Hampton (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in City of Hampton County, Virginia at coordinates 37.0322°N, 76.3367°W. USGS site number: 0204289985. 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
- Gauge reading affected by ocean tides.
- Please click<a href="http://www.weather.gov/images/akq/hydro/Coastal_Flooding/CoastalFloodingThresholds.png"> here</a> for Coastal Flooding Thresholds definitions.