North River near Burketown, VA
Is North River near Burketown, VA flooding right now?
North River near Burketown, VA measured 2.33 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.7 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.33 ft
Streamflow
154 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 36.7 ft on Fri, Sep 6, 1996.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 18.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 21.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 36.7 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 36.3 ft | 1949-06-18 |
| 35.85 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 32.4 ft | 1942-10-15 |
| 26.7 ft | 1936-03-17 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Blacks Run at Rt 704 near Mount Crawford, VA | 2.8 mi | Rockingham County |
| Long Glade Creek at Hillview Farm near Glade Valley, VA | 5.4 mi | Augusta County |
| Mill Creek near Port Republic, VA | 5.4 mi | Rockingham County |
| Blacks Run at Rt 726 at Harrisonburg, VA | 5.8 mi | Harrisonburg City |
| Middle River near Grottoes, VA | 6.1 mi | Augusta 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.