RIVER GAUGE · JAMES RIVER (VA)
James River (VA) at Holcomb Rock
Bedford County, Virginia
Water level4.24 ft
Flow738 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action18 ft39,576 cfs
Minor flood22 ft58,429 cfs
Moderate flood24 ft69,149 cfs
Major flood28 ft98,700 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 32 ft
Water floods railroad tracks along right bank.
- 28 ft
Water reaches mail floor of powerhouse.
- 23 ft
Power equipment yard and access flooded at holcomb rock dam.
- 22 ft
Two feet of water in powerhouse lower floor.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 1985 | 42.15 ft | 207,000 cfs |
| Aug 20, 1969 | 35.5 ft | 150,000 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 32.38 ft | 126,000 cfs |
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