Major Flood
11.25 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
8.75 ft
Minor Flood
7.75 ft
Action Stage
5.75 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11.25 ft
General Booth Blvd begins to flood near boat ramp, public works dredge operations flooded, aquarium threatened.
8.75 ft
Public Works dredge operations begins to flood, Owl Creek boat ramp and parking lot flooded.
7.75 ft
Owl Creek boat ramp mostly flooded, storm systems for aquarium at capacity, parking lot begins to flood.
5.75 ft
Marshes inundated, storm systems impacted, parts of Owl Creek boat ramp flooded.
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 12, 2025 | 7.3 ft | — |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 7.29 ft | — |
| Sep 6, 2019 | 7.13 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LRBV2
River
Lake Rudee
County
City of Virginia Bch, VA
Coordinates
36.8247°N, 75.9853°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lake Rudee near Bells Rd in Virginia Beach (MLLW)?
The Lake Rudee near Bells Rd in Virginia Beach (MLLW) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0204297575) 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 Lake Rudee near Bells Rd in Virginia Beach (MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lake Rudee near Bells Rd in Virginia Beach (MLLW) is 7.75 feet. Action stage begins at 5.75 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.75 feet, and major flooding at 11.25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lake Rudee rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Lake Rudee near Bells Rd in Virginia Beach (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 Lake Rudee near Bells Rd in Virginia Beach (MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in City of Virginia Bch County, Virginia at coordinates 36.8247°N, 75.9853°W. USGS site number: 0204297575. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading affected by ocean tides.
- No forecasts are available for this location