Major Flood
16 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23.8 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
16 ft
WATER INUNDATES THE INTERSECTION OF HARPERS BRIDGE ROAD AND OLD BEAVER POND ROAD ABOUT A QUARTER MILE FROM THE GAGE. PORTIONS OF HARPERS BRIDGE ROAD INUNDATED WITH UP TO 4 FEET OF WATER ON NORTH SIDE OF THE RIVER. NO ACCESS TO BRIDGE FROM THE NORTH.
12 ft
Water begins to flow across Harpers Bridge Road about an 1/8 of a mile north of the river. Farm land north of river along Beaver Pond Creek also floods.
10 ft
River comes out of its banks in the vicinity of the gage.
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 5, 1972 | 23.25 ft | 29,900 cfs |
| May 26, 2003 | 22.65 ft | 28,100 cfs |
| Oct 23, 1971 | 21.36 ft | 23,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RAWV2
River
Nottoway River
County
Brunswick, VA
Coordinates
36.9833°N, 77.8000°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nottoway River near Rawlings?
The Nottoway River near Rawlings gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02044500) 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 Rawlings?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nottoway River near Rawlings is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Nottoway River rises?
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Where is the Nottoway River near Rawlings gauge located?
The gauge is located in Brunswick County, Virginia at coordinates 36.9833°N, 77.8000°W. USGS site number: 02044500. 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice.