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Rockfish River near Greenfield

National Weather Service gauge RKRV2 · Virginia · Nelson County · 37.8694, -78.8236 · USGS 02028500

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 22.0 ft; major flooding begins at 27.0 ft.

Action stage10.0 ft
Minor flooding12.0 ft
Moderate flooding22.0 ft
Major flooding27.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

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

12.0 ftWater begins to cover a portion of Route 617 near the river. Nearby fields are also flooded.
14.0 ftMultiple portions of Route 617, along with nearby fields, are flooded.
19.0 ftSeveral sections of Route 617 are flooded near the river.
22.0 ftWater begins to cover the Nelson County Wayside on US Highway 29.
23.0 ftWater is up to the guardrail on Adial Road near the gauge. Several sections of Route 617 are flooded with 4 to 10 feet of water.
27.0 ftSignificant flooding is occurring, with numerous road closures.
30.0 ftWater covers bridges on Adial Road, State Route 6, and US 29. Major flooding of roads, fields, and structures is occurring. Levels are comparable to Hurricane Camille in 1969.

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

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