South River (VA) at Route 716 Nr Buena Vista
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.5 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.3 ft on Sep 28, 2024 (historic crest)
- 7.7 ft on Jan 10, 2024 (historic crest)
- 7.4 ft on Apr 15, 2019 (historic crest)
- 5.9 ft on May 5, 2017 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.5 ft | ROUTE 608 CLOSED BY FLOODING. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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