South River at Rt 716 near Buena Vista, VA
Is South River at Rt 716 near Buena Vista, VA flooding right now?
South River at Rt 716 near Buena Vista, VA measured 3.30 ft on 2026-11-11 14:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.2 ft below its 9.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.30 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 9.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.26 ft on Sat, Sep 28, 2024.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9.5 ft | 6.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.26 ft | 2024-09-28 |
| 7.7 ft | 2024-01-10 |
| 7.4 ft | 2019-04-15 |
| 5.9 ft | 2017-05-05 |
| 5.4 ft | 2011-03-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek near Lexington, VA | 4.4 mi | Rockbridge County |
| Maury River near Buena Vista, VA | 4.7 mi | Rockbridge County |
| Kerrs Creek near Lexington, VA | 6.7 mi | Rockbridge County |
| Cedar Grove Branch near Rockbridge Baths, VA | 6.7 mi | Rockbridge County |
| Pedlar River at Forest Road near Buena Vista, VA | 7.8 mi | Amherst 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.