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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Nottoway River near Rawlings are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 16
Moderate Flood Stage: 13
Flood Stage: 10
Action Stage: 8
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 23.25 ft on 10/06/1972
(2) 22.65 ft on 05/26/2003
(3) 21.36 ft on 10/24/1971
(4) 20.86 ft on 10/12/2018
(5) 20.80 ft on 08/17/1940
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 13.14 ft on 01/11/2024 (P)
(2) 10.63 ft on 02/08/2020
(3) 8.73 ft on 02/25/2019
(4) 9.00 ft on 11/14/2018
(5) 20.86 ft on 10/12/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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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.
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23.8 River stage sensor operating limit
16 WATER INUNDATES THE INTERSECTION OF HARPERS BRIDGE ROAD AND OLD BEAVER POND ROAD ABOUT A QUARTER MILE FROM THE GAGE. PORTIONS OF HARPERS BRIDGE ROAD INUNDATED WITH UP TO 4 FEET OF WATER ON NORTH SIDE OF THE RIVER. NO ACCESS TO BRIDGE FROM THE NORTH.
12 Water begins to flow across Harpers Bridge Road about an 1/8 of a mile north of the river. Farm land north of river along Beaver Pond Creek also floods.
10 River comes out of its banks in the vicinity of the gage.
Photos
(1) Gage House at Rawlings, VA on the Nottoway River

Other Real-time and/or Archive Data Sources:

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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)
SREF Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble  GEFS Ensemble 

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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48 Hour Hydrometerological Outlook Link to Graphic
Significant Flood Outlook
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Flash Flood Guidance
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