New River at Glen Lyn

Last updated: Apr 4, 2025, 7:21 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 18 - Significant flooding of trailer campgrounds along the New River. Flooding on Caboose Lane in Pembroke and Jason's Circle in Narrows.
  • 17 - Some campgrounds along the river are affected.
  • 15 - Low spots along route 649 (Lurich road) upstream from the gage are flooded.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 37.3728, -80.8608
RFC OHRFC
State VA
WFO RNK
County Giles
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03176500
COE Website

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 13.73 ft on 02-16-2025 (P)
2. 24.33 ft on 09-28-2024
3. 11.35 ft on 01-10-2024
4. 11.01 ft on 05-30-2023
5. 15.39 ft on 11-13-2020

Historic Crests

1. 27.50 ft on 08-14-1940
2. 24.33 ft on 09-28-2024
3. 19.83 ft on 01-16-1995
4. 19.47 ft on 10-12-2018
5. 19.00 ft on 10-26-1918

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 1507.73 ft
moderate Flooding 1505.73 ft
minor Flooding 1504.73 ft
action 1501.73 ft
Latest Value 1493.84 ft
Gauge Zero 1489.73 ft

Gauge Photos

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View of LB - Rte. 460 bridge and AEP plant - Dir. SW; Date: 9/24/07; Stage: 2.48'

Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 10 Day (NAEFS) 10 Day (GEFS)
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 48 hours.

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Blacksburg
1750 Forecast Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060
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