Nottoway River near Sebrell
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 29.7 ft on Aug 20, 1940 (historic crest)
- 27.0 ft on Sep 19, 1999 (historic crest)
- 24.7 ft on Sep 23, 2003 (historic crest)
- 24.5 ft on Jul 22, 1945 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 14.0 ft | Public parking lot near boat ramp, 1000 ft upstream of gage, is flooded. |
|---|---|
| 16.0 ft | Water begins to cover Old Forty Road, State Route 634, in Sussex County. Additionally, Peters Bridge boat landing and portions of the Chub Sandhill Natural Area Preserve begin to flood, approximately 5 miles upstream of gage. |
| 18.5 ft | Hancock Peanut Mill is affected in Courtland. |
| 19.0 ft | Sections of State Route 653, Carys Bridge Road are innundated, including areas 1/4 mile east of the bridge crossing the Nottoway River. |
| 20.0 ft | Water crosses Indian Town Road and US Highway 58 Business in Courtland. |
| 20.1 ft | Stage of the 5-year flood. |
| 21.9 ft | Stage of the 10-year flood. |
| 24.0 ft | Entrance road to public boat ramp, 300 yards west of the gauge on Carys Bridge Road, State Route 653, begins to flood. |
| 24.2 ft | Stage of the 25-year flood. |
| 25.9 ft | River stage sensor operating limit |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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