RIVER GAUGE · MIDDLE RIVER
Middle River near Grottoes
Augusta County, Virginia
Water level3.00 ft
Flow50 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood23 ft
Major flood26 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 26 ft
Water approaches homes on Rockfish Road.
- 23 ft
Water covers the bridges on Routes 774, 775, and 778.
- 16 ft
Water approaches a driveway near Route 778, and is approaching Route 774.
- 12 ft
Fields along the river begin to flood. Livestock should be moved to higher ground.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 1996 | 35.62 ft | 44,300 cfs |
| Nov 4, 1985 | 33.09 ft | 38,500 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1936 | 28.57 ft | 24,500 cfs |
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