Chickahominy River near Providence Forge, VA
Is Chickahominy River near Providence Forge, VA flooding right now?
Chickahominy River near Providence Forge, VA measured 2.43 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.6 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.43 ft
Streamflow
41 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.58 ft on Wed, Sep 1, 2004.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 8.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.58 ft | 2004-09-01 |
| 11.67 ft | 1955-08-15 |
| 11.29 ft | 2018-05-20 |
| 10.99 ft | 1979-02-27 |
| 10.95 ft | 1999-09-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| White Oak Swamp at Portugee Road near Elko, VA | 12.0 mi | Henrico County |
| Fourmile Creek at Kingsland Rd near Varina, VA | 13.7 mi | Henrico County |
| Cohoke Mill Creek near Lester Manor, VA | 14.2 mi | King William County |
| Fourmile Creek near Richmond Heights, VA | 14.9 mi | Henrico County |
| Ware Creek near Toano, VA | 15.0 mi | James City County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.