Major Flood
28 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
41 ft
Flood wall is overtopped, protected area will need to be evacuated.
35.5 ft
Record flooding begins.
35 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
33.5 ft
Near record flooding begins.
29 ft
Goodes Street is closed.
28 ft
Major flooding begins.
27 ft
Intersection of 21st Street and Cary street is closed.
24 ft
Mayo Bridge is closed.
23 ft
Tredegar Street is closed.
19 ft
Moderate flooding begins, Brander Street is closed.
18.5 ft
The main access into the waste water treatment plant is flooded from Maury Street into Brander Street.
12.5 ft
Water covers Wharf Street and enters the Tunnel Building.
11 ft
Rocketts Landing Park and the Virginia Capital Trail begin to flood.
9 ft
The Ancarrow's Boat Landing is closed at this level.
8 ft
Minor flooding begins.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1972 | 36.5 ft | — |
| Nov 6, 1985 | 30.76 ft | — |
| Aug 21, 1969 | 28.6 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RICV2
River
James River (VA)
County
City of Richmond, VA
Coordinates
37.5250°N, 77.4211°W
Get Flood Alerts for James River (VA)
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of James River (VA) at Richmond Locks?
The James River (VA) at Richmond Locks gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02037705) 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 Richmond Locks?
The NWS-defined flood stage for James River (VA) at Richmond Locks is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when James River (VA) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add James River (VA) at Richmond Locks to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the James River (VA) at Richmond Locks gauge located?
The gauge is located in City of Richmond County, Virginia at coordinates 37.5250°N, 77.4211°W. USGS site number: 02037705. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on James River (VA)
On This River
Upstream: James River (VA) at Richmond-Westham
Downstream: James River (VA) at Sewell's Point (IN MLLW)
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- NEW! Click <a href='https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/8d12656d99224ac4b599fb270f4d199f/page/Richmond-Locks'>Here</a> for Flood Inundation Maps for Richmond Locks
- Gauge reading affected by tides.