Major Flood
20 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
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Green Hill Apartments parking lot floods and Radford University student apartment parking lots are affected.
25 ft
Dedmon Center at Radford University affected.
22 ft
Water approaches the main road in Bissett Park.
20 ft
Flooding along sections of Hazel Hollow road (State Route 626) on Pulaski County side of the river.
17 ft
All of Dedmon Center lower parking lots are flooded.
16 ft
Significant flooding occures in Bissett Park.
14 ft
Riverside parking lots are affected
12.5 ft
Water begins to affect parts of Parrott River Road several miles downstream from Radford on left bank of the river.
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 | 35.96 ft | 218,000 cfs |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 31.03 ft | 167,000 cfs |
| Nov 6, 1977 | 24.1 ft | 108,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of New River at Radford?
The New River at Radford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03171000) 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 Radford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for New River at Radford is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when New River rises?
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Where is the New River at Radford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pulaski County, Virginia at coordinates 37.1417°N, 80.5694°W. USGS site number: 03171000. 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
- 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.
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.