South River near Dooms
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.2 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 14.0 ft on Nov 4, 1985 (historic crest)
- 13.0 ft on Sep 17, 2018 (historic crest)
- 12.9 ft on Apr 17, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Fields on the north side of Waynesboro begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Agricultural flooding is occurring near the river. Livestock should be moved to higher ground. Flooding is occurring in the city of Waynesboro to the south. |
| 13.0 ft | Widespread flooding is occurring south of this location in the City of Waynesboro. Water is approaching Riverside Drive and an industrial area upstream, and buildings near the creek at Dooms Crossing. |
| 15.0 ft | A park near the river on the north side of Waynesboro is completely flooded. Widespread lowland flooding is occurring throughout the city and points northward, with buildings and roads flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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