Rapidan River near Ruckersville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 31.3 ft on Jun 27, 1995 (historic crest)
- 20.8 ft on Oct 15, 1942 (historic crest)
- 19.4 ft on Oct 5, 1972 (historic crest)
- 17.8 ft on Aug 18, 1955 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 14.0 ft | Low lying areas along the river begin to flood. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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