James River at Cartersville, VA
Is James River at Cartersville, VA flooding right now?
James River at Cartersville, VA measured 0.98 ft on 2026-11-11 13:45:00 UTC. That observation was 19.0 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.98 ft
Streamflow
674 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 26.4 ft. The highest crest on record was 37.87 ft on Thu, Jun 22, 1972.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 14.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 19.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 22.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 26.4 ft | 25.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 37.87 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 33.75 ft | 1969-08-21 |
| 32.6 ft | 1985-11-06 |
| 29.6 ft | 1944-09-20 |
| 28.96 ft | 1996-09-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Creek at Fine Creek Mills, VA | 15.4 mi | Powhatan County |
| Slate River near Arvonia, VA | 16.1 mi | Buckingham County |
| Rivanna River at Palmyra, VA | 16.2 mi | Fluvanna County |
| Appomattox River at Mattoax, VA | 21.2 mi | Amelia County |
| Hardware River below Briery Run near Scottsville, VA | 22.4 mi | Fluvanna 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.