North Meherrin River near Lunenburg
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
- 48.0 ft on Aug 17, 1940 (historic crest)
- 37.8 ft on Oct 11, 2018 (historic crest)
- 28.3 ft on Oct 23, 1971 (historic crest)
- 26.9 ft on Sep 22, 1979 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 14.0 ft | The bridge at Crymes Road, about 2 miles downstream, begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 17.0 ft | The bridge at Crymes Road is overwashed. |
| 44.5 ft | River stage sensor operating limit |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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