James River (VA) at Cartersville
Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Goochland County, Virginia on the James River (VA). Live water level data from USGS gauge 02035000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
26.4 ft
128,800 cfs
Moderate Flood
23 ft
88,800 cfs
Minor Flood
20 ft
67,700 cfs
Action Stage
15 ft
43,400 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
45 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
34.35 ft
Stage of the 100 year flood.
32.26 ft
Stage of the 50 year flood.
30 ft
Flood waters overtop the railroad tracks on the left hand side of the river approximately 1/4 of a mile from the river bank. Access to the Cartersville Bridge, VA Route 45 is cut off from north side.
29 ft
Overflow on left bank reaches railroad bed. 7-9 feet of water over the flood plain on left bank of river and downstream.
26.4 ft
Major flooding begins. Many secondary roads flooded.
23.5 ft
Cartersville Boat landing parking lot and boat ramp on righthand side of the river and 200 ft downstream of State Route 45 bridge is flooded.
23 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Secondary roads parallel to left bank of river flood.
21 ft
Approach to old highway bridge and portions of the farm land on the left hand side of the river are flooded.
20 ft
Minor flooding begins. Overflow onto flood plain along left bank.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1972 | 37.87 ft | 362,000 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 37.87 ft | 362,000 cfs |
| Aug 20, 1969 | 33.75 ft | 250,000 cfs |
| Aug 20, 1969 | 33.75 ft | 250,000 cfs |
| Nov 5, 1985 | 32.6 ft | 225,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CARV2
River
James River (VA)
County
Goochland, VA
Coordinates
37.6708°N, 78.0861°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of James River (VA) at Cartersville?
The James River (VA) at Cartersville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02035000) 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 (VA) at Cartersville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for James River (VA) at Cartersville is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 26.4 feet.
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Where is the James River (VA) at Cartersville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Goochland County, Virginia at coordinates 37.6708°N, 78.0861°W. USGS site number: 02035000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 72 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.