Major Flood
8 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Maximum Operational Limit of the Gage
10 ft
Water level reaches top of the bridge deck on North Main St. Bridge that crosses the Nansemond River.
8.5 ft
Water enters lower end of Super 8 Hotel parking lot
7.5 ft
Water enters buildings along North Main St north of the gage.
7 ft
Water level exceeds height of bulk head at marina at Constants Wharf
6.5 ft
Water enters North Main St, on the north side of the river, 200 ft north of the tidal gage.
5.5 ft
Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Water begins to flood N Main St near the gage due to water backing up through drains.
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 9, 2016 | 10.71 ft | — |
| Oct 4, 2015 | 8.47 ft | — |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 8.05 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NMDV2
River
Nansemond River
County
City of Suffolk, VA
Coordinates
36.7392°N, 76.5828°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nansemond River at Suffolk (IN MLLW)?
The Nansemond River at Suffolk (IN MLLW) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02042822) 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 Nansemond River at Suffolk (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nansemond River at Suffolk (IN MLLW) is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Nansemond River rises?
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Where is the Nansemond River at Suffolk (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in City of Suffolk County, Virginia at coordinates 36.7392°N, 76.5828°W. USGS site number: 02042822. 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
- The tide heights shown above reference the <a href="https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/datum_options.html"> mean lower low water (MLLW) </a> tidal datum.