Historic Crests
(1) 23.66 ft on 08/17/1940
(2) 21.69 ft on 10/07/1972
(3) 21.28 ft on 09/17/1999
(4) 20.35 ft on 05/28/2003
(5) 20.35 ft on 09/21/2003 Show More Historic Crests
(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Recent Crests
(1) 17.53 ft on 01/11/2024 (P)
(2) 14.30 ft on 12/29/2023 (P)
(3) 16.36 ft on 12/19/2023 (P)
(4) 15.87 ft on 02/19/2021
(5) 15.12 ft on 09/19/2020 Show More Recent Crests
(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map
is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates
provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
Flood Impacts & Photos
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30.9
River stage sensor operating limit
28
Bridge across US Highway 301 begins to flood.
23
Several homes just south of the gage, along US Highway 301 begin to flood.
17
Jarratt boat ramp, approximately 5 miles upstream, has water completely covering the concrete boat launch area.
16
Lowlands between the town of Stony Creek and VA Route 640, along both sides of VA Route 40, are flooded. Also, flood waters from the Nottoway River back up into Stony Creek and flood Main Street between Hailfax Road and Cedar Road.
15
Minor flooding of lowlands begins in vicinity of the gage and downstream along VA Route 40.
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NWS Information
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