Tye River near Lovingston, VA
Is Tye River near Lovingston, VA flooding right now?
Tye River near Lovingston, VA measured 2.54 ft on 2026-11-11 13:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.5 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.54 ft
Streamflow
16 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 32 ft on Wed, Aug 20, 1969.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 14.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 21.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32 ft | 1969-08-20 |
| 19.05 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 17.46 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 17.04 ft | 2005-11-29 |
| 16.78 ft | 1979-09-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Piney River at Piney River, VA | 2.7 mi | Nelson County |
| Buffalo River near Tye River, VA | 8.2 mi | Nelson County |
| Spruce Creek at Route 627 near Nellysford, VA | 12.5 mi | Nelson County |
| Rockfish River near Greenfield, VA | 13.7 mi | Nelson County |
| South Fork Back Creek at Rt 814 near Sherando, VA | 14.2 mi | Augusta 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.