Tye River near Lovingston
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 24.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 24.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 32.0 ft on Aug 20, 1969 (historic crest)
- 19.1 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 17.5 ft on Nov 4, 1985 (historic crest)
- 17.0 ft on Nov 29, 2005 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | Roseland Road begins to flood. Agricultural fields near the river are flooded. |
|---|---|
| 17.0 ft | State Route 56 begins to flood west of Roseland. |
| 19.0 ft | State Route 151 begins to flood near Roseland. |
| 24.0 ft | State Route 56 is flooded both west of Roseland and east of Piney River. |
| 28.0 ft | Water covers Old Rose Mill Road at the bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Sterling · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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