Major Flood
11 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16.5 ft
Water level reaches the bridge deck on the upstream side of the bridge on VA route 618 Adkins Rd.
16.2 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
11 ft
Adkins Rd is flood by 1 - 2 FT of water south of the gauge with one home surrounded by water.
9.5 ft
Water is up to 1 FT deep in the garages of an auto parts business along Adkins Rd about 1/2 miles south of the river gauge. Parts of Adkins Rd begins to flood.
8 ft
The river exceeds the banks in the vicinity of the gauge along Adkins Rd. Water begins to enter the back of the property of a nearby auto parts business.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2004 | 12.58 ft | 18,900 cfs |
| Aug 14, 1955 | 11.67 ft | 7,710 cfs |
| May 20, 2018 | 11.29 ft | 7,530 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CKHV2
River
Chickahominy River
County
New Kent, VA
Coordinates
37.4361°N, 77.0611°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chickahominy River near Providence Forge?
The Chickahominy River near Providence Forge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02042500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Chickahominy River near Providence Forge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chickahominy River near Providence Forge is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chickahominy River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Chickahominy River near Providence Forge to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Chickahominy River near Providence Forge gauge located?
The gauge is located in New Kent County, Virginia at coordinates 37.4361°N, 77.0611°W. USGS site number: 02042500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.