Major Flood
24 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Homes along Route 994 begin to flood. A home at the end of Bealls Ford Road also floods.
23 ft
The intersection of Fairview Road and Route 867 is flooded.
21 ft
Farmland upstream of Port Republic begins to flood. Route 994 also is flooded, and water approaches homes on Pence Lane.
11 ft
Fairview Road begins to flood near the gauge location.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 1996 | 36.7 ft | 70,400 cfs |
| Jun 17, 1949 | 36.3 ft | 62,600 cfs |
| Nov 4, 1985 | 35.85 ft | 65,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BKTV2
River
North River
County
Rockingham, VA
Coordinates
38.3403°N, 78.9139°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North River near Burketown?
The North River near Burketown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01622000) 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 North River near Burketown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North River near Burketown is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when North River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add North River near Burketown to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the North River near Burketown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rockingham County, Virginia at coordinates 38.3403°N, 78.9139°W. USGS site number: 01622000. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.