Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
CSX Railroad tracks and parts of Simmons Lane on right bank are flooded. Parts of Glen Wilton Road flooded on left bank.
16 ft
Minor flooding occurs in low-lying areas in Eagle Rock.
10 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins on right bank just downstream from the gage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 1877 | 33 ft | 120,000 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1913 | 30.4 ft | 98,000 cfs |
| Nov 4, 1985 | 30.22 ft | 87,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LIRV2
River
James River (VA)
County
Botetourt, VA
Coordinates
37.7737°N, 79.7845°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of James River (VA) at Lick Run?
The James River (VA) at Lick Run gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02016500) 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 Lick Run?
The NWS-defined flood stage for James River (VA) at Lick Run is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when James River (VA) rises?
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Where is the James River (VA) at Lick Run gauge located?
The gauge is located in Botetourt County, Virginia at coordinates 37.7737°N, 79.7845°W. USGS site number: 02016500. 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.