New River at Allisonia
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 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 17.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 17.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 23.4 ft on Aug 14, 1940 (historic crest)
- 22.3 ft on Sep 28, 2024 (historic crest)
- 16.6 ft on Nov 7, 1977 (historic crest)
- 16.6 ft on Jan 15, 1995 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Water starts to cover parts of Clarks Ferry Road at 4491 and 4661 with access to 16 homes potentially affected. |
|---|---|
| 7.5 ft | Water begins to cover the road at 1620 Julia Simpkins Road with access to three home possibly affected. |
| 8.0 ft | River begins to overflow the left bank and affect Clarks Ferry Road, Route 653. |
| 9.0 ft | Parts of Julia Simpkins Road, Route 693 on the right bank are cut off. |
| 10.0 ft | Water is several feet deep along portions of Clarks Ferry Road, Route 653. |
| 13.0 ft | Several summer homes along the river are flooded with possibly significant damage. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Ohio River Forecast Center.
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