RIVER GAUGE · MECHUMS RIVER
Mechums River near White Hall
Albemarle County, Virginia
Water level4.24 ft
Flow9 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood11 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
Water reaches structures along Free Union Road.
- 15 ft
Water reaches the driveway of a home on Free Union Road.
- 11 ft
Water reaches the yard of a home on Free Union Road.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 1942 | 30.3 ft | — |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 24.79 ft | — |
| Sep 5, 1979 | 24.5 ft | — |
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