Mayo River near Price
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.5 ft on Aug 17, 1985 (historic crest)
- 14.0 ft on Oct 19, 1937 (historic crest)
- 11.9 ft on Sep 30, 2015 (historic crest)
- 11.7 ft on Jan 25, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Minor lowland flooding begins. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Water begins to affect parts of Mayo Beach Road. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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