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Rapidan River near Culpeper

National Weather Service gauge CLPV2 · Virginia · Culpeper County · 38.3503, -77.9753 · USGS 01667500

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.

Action stage11.0 ft
Minor flooding13.0 ft
Moderate flooding17.0 ft
Major flooding21.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

4.0 ftThe Friends of the Rappahannock recommend that levels greater than 4 feet at the Culpeper gage are unsafe for recreational use.
13.0 ftFarmland near the river between Rapidan and Raccoon Ford begins to flood.
14.0 ftRiver Road on the Orange County side of the Rapidan River is flooded in a few spots, and pastureland is flooded on both sides of the river. Other low lying roads near the river are also beginning to flood, and access to homes may become limited. No structures are affected at this level.
17.0 ftWater begins to approach outbuildings on both sides of the river downstream of the route 522 bridge.
21.0 ftSignificant flooding of lowlands near the river will occur, including significant portions of roads near the river. Travel will be severely affected. Water is likely approaching structures.

Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.

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