Major Flood
7.2 ft
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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
6.2 ft
Minor Flood
5.2 ft
Action Stage
4.7 ft
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LABV2
River
SW Branch Back River
County
City of Hampton, VA
Coordinates
37.0783°N, 76.3422°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of SW Branch Back River at Langley Marina (IN MLLW)?
The SW Branch Back River at Langley Marina (IN MLLW) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01679024) 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 SW Branch Back River at Langley Marina (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for SW Branch Back River at Langley Marina (IN MLLW) is 5.2 feet. Action stage begins at 4.7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.2 feet, and major flooding at 7.2 feet.
How do I get alerts when SW Branch Back River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add SW Branch Back River at Langley Marina (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 SW Branch Back River at Langley Marina (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in City of Hampton County, Virginia at coordinates 37.0783°N, 76.3422°W. USGS site number: 01679024. 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.