Is the Rapidan River flooding?

Virginia · 2 gauges · Virginia river levels

The Rapidan 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 Rapidan River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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 Rapidan River near Culpeper, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 30.40 ft on 28 June 1995, carrying 59,300 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1901 (103 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.54 ft, 29.9 ft below that record.

Drains 468 sq mi · gauge elevation 240 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record