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Jennings Branch near Churchville

National Weather Service gauge CHHV2 · Virginia · Augusta County · 38.2311, -79.1672

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.

Action stage6.0 ft
Minor flooding7.0 ft
Moderate flooding9.0 ft
Major flooding12.0 ft

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

6.0 ftOverbank flooding begins in the vicinity of Route 835 in Churchville.
7.0 ftAn access road behind two churches in Churchville is flooded, along with other lowlands near the stream.
9.0 ftWater approaches the lowest point of a building near the intersection of Route 42 and Route 835 in Churchville. An access road behind two churches has around two feet of water covering it, and water approaches Hangers Mill Road downstream of Churchville.
10.0 ftHangers Mill Road is flooded and water covers the bridge at that location. Water is approaching homes, businesses, and other structures in Churchville. Access roads upstream of Churchville begin to flood.
12.0 ftAll roads in Churchville that cross Jennings Branch (Route 42, Route 835, and Hangers Mill Road) are flooded with water covering all three bridges. Numerous homes, businesses, and other structures are flooded; some with multiple feet of water inside.

Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.

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