Pigg River near Sandy Level
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 22.0 ft; major flooding begins at 27.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 22.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 27.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 31.1 ft on Sep 8, 1987 (historic crest)
- 27.3 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 26.0 ft on Jun 29, 1995 (historic crest)
- 25.6 ft on Apr 27, 1978 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 14.0 ft | Minor lowland flooding begins. |
|---|---|
| 16.0 ft | Pigg River Rd. (Route 771) closed due to backup flooding along Fryingpan Creek upstream from Toshes Bridge. |
| 19.0 ft | Water reaches Graves Bridge Rd. (Route 990) downstream from gage. |
| 22.0 ft | Water reaches underside of Toshes Road bridge (route 605). |
| 24.0 ft | Water begins to overtop Toshes Road bridge (Route 605). |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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