Potts Creek near Covington
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.5 ft on Nov 4, 1985 (historic crest)
- 12.3 ft on Jun 21, 1972 (historic crest)
- 11.7 ft on Sep 28, 2004 (historic crest)
- 11.3 ft on Jan 19, 1996 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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