Rivanna River at Palmyra, VA
Is Rivanna River at Palmyra, VA flooding right now?
Rivanna River at Palmyra, VA measured 2.31 ft on 2026-09-22 21:20:00 UTC. That observation was 14.7 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.31 ft
Streamflow
65 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 39.85 ft on Wed, Aug 20, 1969.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 12.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 14.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 22.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 29.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 39.85 ft | 1969-08-20 |
| 37.34 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 36.5 ft | 1942-10-16 |
| 33.35 ft | 1937-04-26 |
| 31.54 ft | 1996-09-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware River below Briery Run near Scottsville, VA | 10.8 mi | Fluvanna County |
| Slate River near Arvonia, VA | 12.3 mi | Buckingham County |
| James River at Scottsville, VA | 13.0 mi | Albemarle County |
| James River at Cartersville, VA | 16.2 mi | Goochland County |
| N F Rivanna River near Proffit, VA | 17.8 mi | Albemarle 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.