Nottoway River near Stony Creek
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 23.7 ft on Aug 17, 1940 (historic crest)
- 21.7 ft on Oct 7, 1972 (historic crest)
- 21.3 ft on Sep 17, 1999 (historic crest)
- 20.4 ft on Sep 21, 2003 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 15.0 ft | Minor flooding of lowlands begins in vicinity of the gage and downstream along VA Route 40. |
|---|---|
| 16.0 ft | Lowlands between the town of Stony Creek and VA Route 640, along both sides of VA Route 40, are flooded. Also, flood waters from the Nottoway River back up into Stony Creek and flood Main Street between Hailfax Road and Cedar Road. |
| 17.0 ft | Jarratt boat ramp, approximately 5 miles upstream, has water completely covering the concrete boat launch area. |
| 23.0 ft | Several homes just south of the gage, along US Highway 301 begin to flood. |
| 28.0 ft | Bridge across US Highway 301 begins to flood. |
| 30.9 ft | River stage sensor operating limit |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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