Minor Flood
12.5 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.
Action Stage
10.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
River stage sensor operating limit.
17 ft
Cherry Hill Road bridge across the Nottoway River is submerged.
15 ft
Cherry Hill Road bridge across the Nottoway River begins to flood.
12.5 ft
Cherry Hill Road, VA Route 609, begins to flood about 300 ft north of the bridge. Farmland downstream of gage also begins to flood.
11.5 ft
The right downstream bank begins to flood.
10.7 ft
Access road 200 ft south of the gage begins to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2018 | 17.92 ft | 9,410 cfs |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 14.84 ft | 8,029 cfs |
| May 20, 2018 | 14.35 ft | 6,360 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MKNV2
River
Nottoway River
County
Brunswick, VA
Coordinates
36.9011°N, 77.6736°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nottoway River near MCKENNEY?
The Nottoway River near MCKENNEY gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02045320) 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 Nottoway River near MCKENNEY?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nottoway River near MCKENNEY is 12.5 feet. Action stage begins at 10.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Nottoway River rises?
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Where is the Nottoway River near MCKENNEY gauge located?
The gauge is located in Brunswick County, Virginia at coordinates 36.9011°N, 77.6736°W. USGS site number: 02045320. 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.