Is the Middle River flooding?

Virginia · 2 gauges · Virginia river levels

The Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle River near Grottoes, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 35.62 ft on 7 September 1996, carrying 44,300 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1924 (99 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.07 ft, 32.5 ft below that record.

Drains 373 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,061 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record