RIVER GAUGE · COWPASTURE RIVER
Cowpasture River near Clifton Forge
Alleghany County, Virginia
Water level1.40 ft
Flow81 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft6,641 cfs
Minor flood10 ft10,286 cfs
Moderate flood15 ft23,382 cfs
Major flood18 ft34,088 cfs
The past week
Loading chart…
What floods at each level
- 18 ft
Extensive flooding of the road and homes threatened along parts of Riverland Road and Bluebird Lane upstream from the gage.
- 15 ft
Some homes and properties upstream from the gage may be affected by flooding.
- 12 ft
Parts of Riverland Road and Bluebird Lane upstream from the gage begin to flood.
- 9 ft
Lowland flooding occurs along much of the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1985 | 19.15 ft | 40,900 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1936 | 18.62 ft | 34,200 cfs |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 16.91 ft | 30,100 cfs |
More on Cowpasture River
UpstreamCowpasture River at McClung ↗
Get an alert when Cowpasture River rises
Save this gauge in the free StormCast app and pick the level that matters to you. Your phone goes off when the water gets there.
