Major Flood
24 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
20 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Top of flood wall. Town of Scottsville evacuated
22 ft
Main Street gate is closed.
17 ft
Ferry Street gate is closed.
13 ft
Levee pumping operations begin
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 | 34.02 ft | 301,000 cfs |
| Nov 5, 1985 | 31.77 ft | 243,000 cfs |
| Aug 20, 1969 | 30 ft | 188,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SVEV2
River
James River (VA)
County
Albemarle, VA
Coordinates
37.7974°N, 78.4914°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of James River (VA) at Scottsville?
The James River (VA) at Scottsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02029000) 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 Scottsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for James River (VA) at Scottsville is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when James River (VA) rises?
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Where is the James River (VA) at Scottsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Albemarle County, Virginia at coordinates 37.7974°N, 78.4914°W. USGS site number: 02029000. 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.