Is the Jackson River flooding?
The Jackson River is tracked by 4 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 Jackson River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Jackson River at Falling Spring, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.00 ft in March 1913, carrying 50,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (101 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.63 ft, 16.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson River near Bacova, VA | No flooding | 2.97 ft | 10 ft | |
| Jackson River at Falling Spring, VA | No flooding | 3.63 ft | — | |
| Jackson River below Dunlap Creek at Covington, VA | No flooding | 4.82 ft | 17 ft | |
| Jackson River below Gathright Dam near Hot Springs, VA | No flood stage defined | 8.93 ft | — |