Ararat River at Ararat
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 24.5 ft on Sep 22, 1979 (historic crest)
- 21.4 ft on Jun 14, 1947 (historic crest)
- 21.2 ft on Apr 22, 1992 (historic crest)
- 21.1 ft on Aug 4, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | Radar Road flooded upstream from the gage. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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