RIVER GAUGE · NEW RIVER
New River at Allisonia
Pulaski County, Virginia
Water level1.12 ft
Flow803 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft24,992 cfs
Minor flood8 ft31,737 cfs
Moderate flood13 ft75,588 cfs
Major flood17 ft118,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13 ft
Several summer homes along the river are flooded with possibly significant damage.
- 10 ft
Water is several feet deep along portions of Clarks Ferry Road, Route 653.
- 9 ft
Parts of Julia Simpkins Road, Route 693 on the right bank are cut off.
- 8 ft
River begins to overflow the left bank and affect Clarks Ferry Road, Route 653.
- 7.5 ft
Water begins to cover the road at 1620 Julia Simpkins Road with access to three home possibly affected.
- 7 ft
Water starts to cover parts of Clarks Ferry Road at 4491 and 4661 with access to 16 homes potentially affected.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1940 | 23.42 ft | 185,000 cfs |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 22.29 ft | 155,000 cfs |
| Nov 6, 1977 | 16.59 ft | 109,000 cfs |
More on New River
UpstreamNew River at Ivanhoe
DownstreamNew River at Radford
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