Nansemond River at Suffolk (IN MLLW)

The past week

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.

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