South River at Waynesboro near Lyndhurst Road
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.3 ft on Nov 4, 1985 (historic crest)
- 15.3 ft on Aug 20, 1969 (historic crest)
- 14.3 ft on Oct 15, 1942 (historic crest)
- 14.2 ft on Jun 21, 1972 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | Water begins to overflow the banks into low lying areas. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Low portions of Meadowbrook Road and Arch Avenue begin to flood. |
| 9.5 ft | Portions of the Club Court neighborhood begin to flood. |
| 10.0 ft | Portions of the Club Court neighborhood, Rife Road, and Shore Road, along with nearby homes, are flooded. Water also reaches low lying areas of downtown Waynesboro. |
| 11.0 ft | Significant portions of downtown Waynesboro are flooded. |
| 13.0 ft | Numerous homes and businesses in Waynesboro are flooded, along with many roads. |
| 18.0 ft | A large portion of downtown Waynesboro is flooded, including water over several bridges in town and many feet of water flooding areas between Meadowbrook Road and Fifth Street. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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