Piney River at Piney River

Last updated: Jul 3, 2025, 2:50 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 17 - Significant flooding is occurring with numerous roads closed and water nearly overtopping the bridge on Route 674.
  • 14 - Several structures are flooded in the Piney River area.
  • 13 - Water approaches homes near Route 151 in Piney River.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 37.7022, -79.0278
RFC MARFC
State VA
WFO LWX
County Nelson
Data Provider(s)
USGS 02027500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 10.10 ft on 09-17-2018
2. 12.06 ft on 11-29-2005
3. 14.85 ft on 09-06-1996
4. 10.05 ft on 01-19-1996
5. 11.76 ft on 04-21-1992

Historic Crests

1. 15.80 ft on 08-20-1969
2. 14.85 ft on 09-06-1996
3. 14.63 ft on 11-04-1985
4. 12.06 ft on 11-29-2005
5. 11.95 ft on 06-21-1972

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding 645.58 ft
moderate Flooding 644.58 ft
minor Flooding 642.58 ft
action 641.58 ft
Latest Value 634.03 ft
Gauge Zero 631.58 ft

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Sterling, VA 20166
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