RIVER GAUGE · MEHERRIN RIVER
Meherrin River near Lawrenceville
Brunswick County, Virginia
Water level1.70 ft
Flow38 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft3,090 cfs
Minor flood15 ft4,270 cfs
Moderate flood25 ft10,240 cfs
Major flood29 ft14,870 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 35 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
- 29 ft
Water flows over the Gholson Bridge on Iron Bridge Rd.
- 19 ft
Diamond Grove Road becomes impassable at the Genito Creek Bridge due to high water.
- 15 ft
Pasture land north of the river, downstream of the gage, begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1940 | 42 ft | 38,000 cfs |
| Oct 6, 1972 | 32.99 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Apr 27, 1978 | 31.91 ft | 18,600 cfs |
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