Jackson River below Dunlap Creek at Covington, VA
Is Jackson River below Dunlap Creek at Covington, VA flooding right now?
Jackson River below Dunlap Creek at Covington, VA measured 4.71 ft on 2026-11-11 14:30:00 UTC. That observation was 12.3 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.71 ft
Streamflow
203 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.36 ft on Wed, Jun 21, 1972.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 15.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 18.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.36 ft | 1972-06-21 |
| 23.31 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 22.41 ft | 2016-06-24 |
| 22.09 ft | 1973-12-27 |
| 20.97 ft | 1936-03-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Dunlap Creek near Covington, VA | 2.7 mi | Alleghany County |
| Potts Creek near Covington, VA | 4.7 mi | Alleghany County |
| Jackson River at Falling Spring, VA | 6.2 mi | Alleghany County |
| Craig Creek at Parr, VA | 9.8 mi | Botetourt County |
| Jackson River below Gathright Dam near Hot Springs, VA | 11.4 mi | Alleghany 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.