Is the War Branch flooding?
The War Branch 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 War Branch is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is War Branch below Tributary near Tenth Legion, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 4.54 ft on 13 May 2025, carrying 208 cfs. Peak records there go back to 2025 (1 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.43 ft, 3.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| War Branch near Buttercup Ln near Hinton, VA | No current data | — | — | — |
| War Branch below Tributary near Tenth Legion, VA | No flood stage defined | 1.43 ft | — |