Major Flood
18 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Significant flooding of trailer campgrounds along the New River. Flooding on Caboose Lane in Pembroke and Jason's Circle in Narrows.
17 ft
Some campgrounds along the river are affected.
15 ft
Low spots along route 649 (Lurich road) upstream from the gage are flooded.
12 ft
Flooding of Lurich road near Narrows begins, possibly by Wolf Creek.
11 ft
Flooding begins in low parts of Glen Lyn Landing State Park.
10 ft
Water begins covering Ripplemead Road near Whitt-Riverbend Park in Ripplemead.
9.5 ft
Portions of the Lurich Road Campground begin to flood.
9 ft
Portions of Eggleston River Road near the community of Eggleston will become inundated with water.
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 13, 1940 | 27.5 ft | 226,000 cfs |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 24.33 ft | 181,000 cfs |
| Jan 15, 1995 | 19.83 ft | 125,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of New River at Glen Lyn?
The New River at Glen Lyn gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03176500) 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 New River at Glen Lyn?
The NWS-defined flood stage for New River at Glen Lyn is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when New River rises?
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Where is the New River at Glen Lyn gauge located?
The gauge is located in Giles County, Virginia at coordinates 37.3728°N, 80.8608°W. USGS site number: 03176500. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.