Jackson River at Covington
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 17.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 23.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 23.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 24.4 ft on Jun 21, 1972 (historic crest)
- 23.3 ft on Nov 4, 1985 (historic crest)
- 22.4 ft on Jun 24, 2016 (historic crest)
- 22.1 ft on Dec 27, 1973 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 17.0 ft | Minor overbank flooding occurs. |
|---|---|
| 21.0 ft | Flooding in Covington affects about 3 blocks in from the river. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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