South River at Harriston, VA
Is South River at Harriston, VA flooding right now?
South River at Harriston, VA measured 2.03 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.5 ft below its 9.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.03 ft
Streamflow
41 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9.5 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.8 ft on Thu, Nov 1, 1877.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9.5 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 14.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.8 ft | 1877-11-01 |
| 18.8 ft | 1870-09-01 |
| 17.2 ft | 1942-10-15 |
| 16.6 ft | 1924-05-01 |
| 15.57 ft | 1996-09-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Middle River near Grottoes, VA | 3.3 mi | Augusta County |
| White Oak Run near Grottoes, VA | 5.2 mi | Rockingham County |
| Meadow Run near Waynesboro, VA | 5.9 mi | Augusta County |
| Mill Creek near Port Republic, VA | 7.0 mi | Rockingham County |
| S F Shenandoah River near Lynnwood, VA | 8.4 mi | Rockingham 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.