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New River at Radford

National Weather Service gauge RDFV2 · Virginia · Pulaski County · 37.1417, -80.5694 · USGS 03171000

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.

Action stage12.0 ft
Minor flooding14.0 ft
Moderate flooding16.0 ft
Major flooding20.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

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

12.5 ftWater begins to affect parts of Parrott River Road several miles downstream from Radford on left bank of the river.
14.0 ftRiverside parking lots are affected
16.0 ftSignificant flooding occures in Bissett Park.
17.0 ftAll of Dedmon Center lower parking lots are flooded.
20.0 ftFlooding along sections of Hazel Hollow road (State Route 626) on Pulaski County side of the river.
22.0 ftWater approaches the main road in Bissett Park.
25.0 ftDedmon Center at Radford University affected.
28.0 ftGreen Hill Apartments parking lot floods and Radford University student apartment parking lots are affected.

Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Ohio River Forecast Center.

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