James River near Jordan Point below Hopewell (IN MLLW)
Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Prince George County, Virginia on the James River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: JPHV2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
6.5 ft
Moderate Flood
5.5 ft
Minor Flood
4.5 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
JPHV2
River
James River
County
Prince George, VA
Coordinates
37.3156°N, 77.2233°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of James River near Jordan Point below Hopewell (IN MLLW)?
The James River near Jordan Point below Hopewell (IN MLLW) gauge is maintained by USGS 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 James River near Jordan Point below Hopewell (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for James River near Jordan Point below Hopewell (IN MLLW) is 4.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5.5 feet, and major flooding at 6.5 feet.
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Where is the James River near Jordan Point below Hopewell (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Prince George County, Virginia at coordinates 37.3156°N, 77.2233°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: VA Depart. of Emergency Management
- The tide heights shown above reference the <a href="https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/datum_options.html"> mean lower low water (MLLW) </a> tidal datum.