South Mayo River near Nettleridge, VA
Is South Mayo River near Nettleridge, VA flooding right now?
South Mayo River near Nettleridge, VA measured 4.21 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.8 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.21 ft
Streamflow
153 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 22 ft on Sat, Sep 22, 1979.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 13.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22 ft | 1979-09-22 |
| 20.89 ft | 1985-08-18 |
| 18.32 ft | 1972-06-21 |
| 17.1 ft | 1992-04-21 |
| 17.05 ft | 2015-09-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Mayo River near Spencer, VA | 7.9 mi | Henry County |
| Mayo River near Price, NC | 8.1 mi | Rockingham County |
| Dan River near Francisco, NC | 10.4 mi | Stokes County |
| Smith River at Martinsville, VA | 15.1 mi | Henry County |
| Smith River at Bassett, VA | 15.5 mi | Henry County |
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