Jackson River near Bacova, VA
Is Jackson River near Bacova, VA flooding right now?
Jackson River near Bacova, VA measured 2.97 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 7.0 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.97 ft
Streamflow
29 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.25 ft on Mon, Nov 4, 1985.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 13.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.25 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 17.94 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 14.65 ft | 2003-11-19 |
| 13.88 ft | 1973-12-26 |
| 13.39 ft | 1977-04-05 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Back Creek near Mountain Grove, VA | 2.1 mi | Bath County |
| Jackson River below Gathright Dam near Hot Springs, VA | 7.5 mi | Alleghany County |
| Back Creek at Sunrise, VA | 10.9 mi | Bath County |
| Little Back Creek near Sunrise, VA | 12.1 mi | Bath County |
| Jackson River at Falling Spring, VA | 12.6 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.