Piney River at Piney River, VA
Is Piney River at Piney River, VA flooding right now?
Piney River at Piney River, VA measured 2.04 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 9.0 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.04 ft
Streamflow
4 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.8 ft on Wed, Aug 20, 1969.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 12.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.8 ft | 1969-08-20 |
| 14.85 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 14.63 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 12.06 ft | 2005-11-29 |
| 11.95 ft | 1972-06-21 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tye River near Lovingston, VA | 2.7 mi | Nelson County |
| Buffalo River near Tye River, VA | 8.8 mi | Nelson County |
| Pedlar River at Forest Road near Buena Vista, VA | 13.7 mi | Amherst County |
| Spruce Creek at Route 627 near Nellysford, VA | 14.3 mi | Nelson County |
| South Fork Back Creek at Rt 814 near Sherando, VA | 15.3 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.