James River at Holcomb Rock, VA
Is James River at Holcomb Rock, VA flooding right now?
James River at Holcomb Rock, VA measured 4.05 ft on 2026-11-11 14:45:00 UTC. That observation was 17.9 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.05 ft
Streamflow
429 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 42.15 ft on Tue, Nov 5, 1985.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 13.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 17.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 19.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 23.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 42.15 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 35.5 ft | 1969-08-20 |
| 32.38 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 31.3 ft | 1913-03-28 |
| 30.99 ft | 1996-01-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Creek below Route 130 near Monroe, VA | 5.4 mi | Amherst County |
| James River at Blue Ridge Pkwy near Big Island, VA | 6.8 mi | Amherst County |
| James River at Bedford Dam near Major, VA | 8.3 mi | Amherst County |
| Big Otter River near Bedford, VA | 12.8 mi | Bedford County |
| Pedlar River at Forest Road near Buena Vista, VA | 13.6 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.