Rappahannock River at Remington, VA
Is Rappahannock River at Remington, VA flooding right now?
Rappahannock River at Remington, VA measured 3.08 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 11.9 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.08 ft
Streamflow
193 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 30 ft on Fri, Oct 16, 1942.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 8.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 11.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 16.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 21.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30 ft | 1942-10-16 |
| 29.2 ft | 1937-04-26 |
| 26.7 ft | 1889-06-02 |
| 24.82 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 24.04 ft | 1996-09-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hazel River at Rixeyville, VA | 9.2 mi | Culpeper County |
| Turkey Run at Route 643 near Catlett, VA | 10.6 mi | Fauquier County |
| Cedar Run near Catlett, VA | 12.5 mi | Fauquier County |
| Mountain Run near Culpeper, VA | 13.2 mi | Culpeper County |
| Carter Run at Route 681 near Jeffersonton, VA | 14.4 mi | Fauquier 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.