Is the Meherrin River flooding?
The Meherrin 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 Meherrin 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 Meherrin River near Lawrenceville, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 42.00 ft on 17 August 1940, carrying 38,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1889 (100 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.53 ft, 40.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meherrin River near Lawrenceville, VA | No flooding | 1.53 ft | 15 ft | |
| Meherrin River at Emporia, VA | No flooding | 2.38 ft | 23 ft | |
| Meherrin River at Rt 637 near South Hill, VA | No flood stage defined | 3.10 ft | — | |
| Meherrin River near Bryants Corner, VA | No flood stage defined | 1.23 ft | — |