RIVER GAUGE · JACKSON RIVER
Jackson River near Bacova
Bath County, Virginia
Water level2.82 ft
Flow19 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft1,870 cfs
Minor flood10 ft3,378 cfs
Moderate flood14 ft8,084 cfs
Major flood16 ft11,898 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Some homes near the river begin to be affected.
- 10 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins.
- 7 ft
Low water bridge upstream of gage is flooded.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 1985 | 22.25 ft | 30,000 cfs |
| Jan 18, 1996 | 17.94 ft | 16,300 cfs |
| Nov 18, 2003 | 14.65 ft | 9,230 cfs |
More on Jackson River
DownstreamLake Moomaw at Gathright Dam
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