Is the Cowpasture River flooding?

Virginia · 2 gauges · Virginia river levels

The Cowpasture River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Virginia. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Cowpasture River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Virginia river levels.

data refreshed 2 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Cowpasture River near Clifton Forge, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.80 ft in March 1913, carrying 45,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (101 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.38 ft, 19.4 ft below that record.

Drains 461 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,007 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record