Meherrin River near Lawrenceville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 25.0 ft; major flooding begins at 29.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 25.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 29.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 42.0 ft on Aug 17, 1940 (historic crest)
- 33.0 ft on Oct 7, 1972 (historic crest)
- 31.9 ft on Apr 28, 1978 (historic crest)
- 31.9 ft on Aug 28, 1908 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 15.0 ft | Pasture land north of the river, downstream of the gage, begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 19.0 ft | Diamond Grove Road becomes impassable at the Genito Creek Bridge due to high water. |
| 29.0 ft | Water flows over the Gholson Bridge on Iron Bridge Rd. |
| 35.0 ft | River stage sensor operating limit |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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