Slate River near Arvonia
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.1 ft on Jun 21, 1972 (historic crest)
- 22.2 ft on Sep 6, 1935 (historic crest)
- 20.9 ft on Apr 26, 1937 (historic crest)
- 19.0 ft on Sep 20, 1944 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Flooding in low-lying woods and field begins. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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