James River at Lick Run, VA
Is James River at Lick Run, VA flooding right now?
James River at Lick Run, VA measured 1.68 ft on 2026-11-11 14:00:00 UTC. That observation was 14.3 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.68 ft
Streamflow
315 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 33 ft on Sat, Nov 24, 1877.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 14.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 20.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 23.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 33 ft | 1877-11-24 |
| 30.4 ft | 1913-03-12 |
| 30.22 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 27.01 ft | 1972-06-21 |
| 25.65 ft | 1936-03-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cowpasture River near Clifton Forge, VA | 1.8 mi | Alleghany County |
| Craig Creek at Parr, VA | 10.2 mi | Botetourt County |
| Jackson River below Dunlap Creek at Covington, VA | 11.8 mi | Covington City |
| Jackson River at Falling Spring, VA | 12.7 mi | Alleghany County |
| Potts Creek near Covington, VA | 14.4 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.