RIVER GAUGE · JACKSON RIVER
Jackson River at Covington
Alleghany County, Virginia
Water level4.85 ft
Flow283 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft12,936 cfs
Minor flood17 ft17,939 cfs
Moderate flood20 ft23,050 cfs
Major flood23 ft28,250 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21 ft
Flooding in Covington affects about 3 blocks in from the river.
- 17 ft
Minor overbank flooding occurs.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 1972 | 24.36 ft | 34,000 cfs |
| Nov 3, 1985 | 23.31 ft | 31,300 cfs |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 22.41 ft | 27,100 cfs |
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