James River (VA) at Richmond-Westham

Last updated: Apr 4, 2025, 2:54 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 32 - River stage sensor operating limit
  • 28.62 - Flood of record during Hurricane Agnes.
  • 27 - Near record flooding begins.
  • 23 - Richmond City Water Filtration Plant endangered.
  • 22 - Major flooding begins. Downstream industries, shops and streets along the riverfront are flooded at and above this level.
  • 18.2 - CSX Railroad tracks flooded.
  • 17 - Water infiltrates several homes near the gage, downstream of the Huguenot Bridge.
  • 16 - Water is getting into the parking lot at Huguenot Flatwater Park and Pony Pasture. Additionally, portions of the Willow Oaks County Club is flooded. Sections of Riverside Drive are closed due to flooding.
  • 15 - Begin moderate flooding. Residences near gage threatened by flood waters.
  • 14 - Portions of Riverside Drive begin to flood.
  • 13.5 - Portions of Huguenot Flatwater park begin to flood.
  • 13 - Approximately 20 acres of lowland flooded in vicinity of gage.
  • 12 - Flood stage. Minor flooding along both banks. No damage at this level.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 37.5631, -77.5472
RFC MARFC
State VA
WFO AKQ
County Henrico
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 02037500
COE Website

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 17.23 ft on 02-18-2025 (P)
2. 14.20 ft on 10-02-2024 (P)
3. 12.54 ft on 09-29-2024 (P)
4. 16.45 ft on 01-11-2024
5. 13.11 ft on 07-17-2023

Historic Crests

1. 28.62 ft on 06-23-1972
2. 24.95 ft on 08-21-1969
3. 24.77 ft on 11-07-1985
4. 23.42 ft on 03-19-1936
5. 22.65 ft on 04-27-1937

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 120.04 ft
moderate Flooding 113.04 ft
minor Flooding 110.04 ft
action 107.04 ft
Latest Value 102.84 ft
Gauge Zero 98.04 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
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Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.

See the Product Description Document link for more details on the interpretation of the 7,10 day graphics. 

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