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Jennings Branch near Churchville
Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Augusta County, Virginia on the Jennings Branch. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CHHV2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Major Flood

12 ft

Moderate Flood

9 ft

Minor Flood

7 ft

Action Stage

6 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

12 ft

All roads in Churchville that cross Jennings Branch (Route 42, Route 835, and Hangers Mill Road) are flooded with water covering all three bridges. Numerous homes, businesses, and other structures are flooded; some with multiple feet of water inside.

10 ft

Hangers Mill Road is flooded and water covers the bridge at that location. Water is approaching homes, businesses, and other structures in Churchville. Access roads upstream of Churchville begin to flood.

9 ft

Water approaches the lowest point of a building near the intersection of Route 42 and Route 835 in Churchville. An access road behind two churches has around two feet of water covering it, and water approaches Hangers Mill Road downstream of Churchville.

7 ft

An access road behind two churches in Churchville is flooded, along with other lowlands near the stream.

6 ft

Overbank flooding begins in the vicinity of Route 835 in Churchville.

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

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About This Gauge

NWS LID

CHHV2

River

Jennings Branch

County

Augusta, VA

Coordinates

38.2311°N, 79.1672°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Jennings Branch near Churchville?

The Jennings Branch near Churchville gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Jennings Branch near Churchville?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Jennings Branch near Churchville is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.

How do I get alerts when Jennings Branch rises?

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Where is the Jennings Branch near Churchville gauge located?

The gauge is located in Augusta County, Virginia at coordinates 38.2311°N, 79.1672°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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