Meherrin River at Emporia
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 23.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 25.0 ft; major flooding begins at 27.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 23.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 25.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 27.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 31.5 ft on Aug 17, 1940 (historic crest)
- 28.0 ft on Aug 28, 1908 (historic crest)
- 27.4 ft on Oct 8, 1972 (historic crest)
- 26.6 ft on Apr 29, 1978 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | Cautionary stage. Water begins to overflow the banks in the Meherrin River Park. |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ft | Water begins to cover portions of the walking trail in the Meherrin River Park. |
| 16.0 ft | Meherrin River Park and Veterans Memorial Park are closed to public access. |
| 19.0 ft | Water covers the walking bridge in the Meherrin River Park. |
| 20.0 ft | Water reaches the top of the boat ramp in the Meherrin River Park/EGRA Park. |
| 23.0 ft | Flood waters infiltrate sewer system. The parking lot next to the ball fields in EGRA Park begins to flood. |
| 24.0 ft | Portions of Center St begin to flood and some residential areas are threatened. |
| 25.0 ft | Homes on Center St between Cleveland Ave and Monroe St are inundated. Homes along Meherrin Park Rd begin to flood. |
| 29.0 ft | Water begins to cover the South Main Street approach to the bridge by the USPS office. |
| 30.0 ft | Water reaches the entrance to Meherrin River Park along Hicksford Ave. |
| 31.0 ft | Water begins to impact the North Main Street approach to the Meherrin River bridge and also the businesses along Main Street south of Jarrett Street. |
| 33.5 ft | Water reaches the intersection of Center St and High St. |
| 34.0 ft | Water begins to flow across the Hicksford Ave Bridge. Businesses along Main Street from West End Boulevard south to Battery Avenue begin to flood. Businesses along Main Street from West End Boulevard south to Battery Avenue begin to flood. |
| 36.0 ft | Water begins to significantly impact the bottom of the Interstate 95 bridge deck and is level with the Main Street bridge deck. Businesses along Main Street from West End Boulevard south to Battery Avenue are inundated. |
| 36.1 ft | River stage sensor operating limit |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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