James River at Bent Creek, VA
Is James River at Bent Creek, VA flooding right now?
James River at Bent Creek, VA measured 2.88 ft on 2026-11-11 14:45:00 UTC. That observation was 13.1 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.88 ft
Streamflow
810 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.76 ft on Tue, Nov 5, 1985.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 13.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 19.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.76 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 27.13 ft | 1972-06-21 |
| 24.77 ft | 1969-08-20 |
| 23.02 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 22.1 ft | 1996-01-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo River near Tye River, VA | 7.0 mi | Nelson County |
| Holiday Creek near Andersonville, VA | 13.5 mi | Buckingham County |
| Tye River near Lovingston, VA | 14.9 mi | Nelson County |
| Piney River at Piney River, VA | 15.8 mi | Nelson County |
| Harris Creek below Route 130 near Monroe, VA | 18.8 mi | Amherst 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.