Rapidan River near Culpeper, VA
Is Rapidan River near Culpeper, VA flooding right now?
Rapidan River near Culpeper, VA measured 0.54 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 12.5 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.54 ft
Streamflow
104 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.4 ft on Wed, Jun 28, 1995.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 12.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 16.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 20.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.4 ft | 1995-06-28 |
| 30.3 ft | 1942-10-16 |
| 29.53 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 28.03 ft | 1937-04-26 |
| 27.49 ft | 1996-09-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson River near Locust Dale, VA | 6.8 mi | Madison County |
| Mountain Run near Culpeper, VA | 9.7 mi | Culpeper County |
| Terrys Run near Tatum, VA | 11.6 mi | Orange County |
| Pamunkey Creek at Rt 651 near Lahore, VA | 13.6 mi | Orange County |
| N Anna River at Rt 669 near Monrovia, VA | 14.7 mi | Louisa 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.