North Fork Rivanna River near Earlysville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 23.6 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 21.9 ft on May 31, 2018 (historic crest)
- 20.1 ft on Sep 30, 1999 (historic crest)
- 15.5 ft on Jan 10, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 14.0 ft | Overbank flooding begins near Earlysville, and approaches Advance Mills Road. Backwater flooding affects a low spot on Frays Mill Road. |
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Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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