South Anna River near Ashland
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.0 ft on Aug 23, 1969 (historic crest)
- 24.0 ft on Aug 15, 1928 (historic crest)
- 22.8 ft on Apr 28, 1937 (historic crest)
- 22.2 ft on Jul 21, 1956 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Lowest areas of a couple fairways of golf course downstream of gage begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Water begins to flood lowlands downstream of gage in the vicinity of VA routes 686 and 667. |
| 15.0 ft | Boat ramp parking lot, 200 ft upstream of gage begins to flood. |
| 16.0 ft | Agricultural fields, including sod farm, downstream of gage begin to flood. |
| 27.0 ft | River stage sensor operating limit |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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