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
23 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Grocery store 1/8 mile downstream of gage on Route 460 starts to flood. Several low areas along the river are flooded.
23 ft
Low spots on Route 460 both upstream and downstream of gage start to flood.
20 ft
House 1/8 mile downstream on left bank starts to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 1977 | 27.38 ft | 56,000 cfs |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 24.31 ft | 38,920 cfs |
| Jan 28, 1957 | 23 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BIGV2
River
Levisa Fork River
County
Buchanan, VA
Coordinates
37.3536°N, 82.1958°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Levisa Fork River at Big Rock?
The Levisa Fork River at Big Rock gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03207800) 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 Levisa Fork River at Big Rock?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Levisa Fork River at Big Rock is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Levisa Fork River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Levisa Fork River at Big Rock 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 Levisa Fork River at Big Rock gauge located?
The gauge is located in Buchanan County, Virginia at coordinates 37.3536°N, 82.1958°W. USGS site number: 03207800. 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