Major Flood
27 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36.1 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
36 ft
Water begins to significantly impact the bottom of the Interstate 95 bridge deck and is level with the Main Street bridge deck. Businesses along Main Street from West End Boulevard south to Battery Avenue are inundated.
34 ft
Water begins to flow across the Hicksford Ave Bridge. Businesses along Main Street from West End Boulevard south to Battery Avenue begin to flood. Businesses along Main Street from West End Boulevard south to Battery Avenue begin to flood.
33.5 ft
Water reaches the intersection of Center St and High St.
31 ft
Water begins to impact the North Main Street approach to the Meherrin River bridge and also the businesses along Main Street south of Jarrett Street.
30 ft
Water reaches the entrance to Meherrin River Park along Hicksford Ave.
29 ft
Water begins to cover the South Main Street approach to the bridge by the USPS office.
25 ft
Homes on Center St between Cleveland Ave and Monroe St are inundated. Homes along Meherrin Park Rd begin to flood.
24 ft
Portions of Center St begin to flood and some residential areas are threatened.
23 ft
Flood waters infiltrate sewer system. The parking lot next to the ball fields in EGRA Park begins to flood.
20 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramp in the Meherrin River Park/EGRA Park.
19 ft
Water covers the walking bridge in the Meherrin River Park.
16 ft
Meherrin River Park and Veterans Memorial Park are closed to public access.
15 ft
Water begins to cover portions of the walking trail in the Meherrin River Park.
13 ft
Cautionary stage. Water begins to overflow the banks in the Meherrin River Park.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1940 | 31.5 ft | 40,000 cfs |
| Aug 27, 1908 | 28 ft | — |
| Oct 7, 1972 | 27.38 ft | 21,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EPOV2
River
Meherrin River
County
Greensville, VA
Coordinates
36.6900°N, 77.5408°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Meherrin River at Emporia?
The Meherrin River at Emporia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02052000) 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 Meherrin River at Emporia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Meherrin River at Emporia is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Meherrin River rises?
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Where is the Meherrin River at Emporia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Greensville County, Virginia at coordinates 36.6900°N, 77.5408°W. USGS site number: 02052000. 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
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- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.