Chesapeake Bay at Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

Last updated: Jun 8, 2025, 10:58 PM UTC
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Gauge Info

Coordinates 36.9667, -76.1133
RFC MARFC
State VA
WFO AKQ
County City of Virginia Bch
Data Provider(s)
National Ocean Service NOS - National Ocean Service

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 5.10 ft on 08-29-2017
2. 5.16 ft on 08-29-2017
3. 5.11 ft on 01-24-2017
4. 5.69 ft on 10-09-2016
5. 6.63 ft on 10-06-2016

Historic Crests

1. 7.61 ft on 11-12-2009
2. 7.54 ft on 09-18-2003
3. 7.38 ft on 08-27-2011
4. 7.10 ft on 10-29-2012
5. 6.82 ft on 11-22-2006

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Wakefield
10009 General Mahone Hwy
Wakefield, VA 23888
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