RIVER GAUGE · DUNLAP CREEK
Dunlap Creek near Covington
Alleghany County, Virginia
Water level1.44 ft
Flow17 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft3,860 cfs
Minor flood9 ft7,160 cfs
Moderate flood11 ft11,660 cfs
Major flood14 ft20,500 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14.4 ft
Approximate elevation of 1 percent annual chance flood (100-yr recurrence interval)
- 11 ft
State Route 600 floods
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2016 | 16.66 ft | 23,600 cfs |
| Jun 20, 1972 | 15.65 ft | 27,400 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2004 | 14.04 ft | 19,700 cfs |
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