Nottoway River near Sebrell
Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Southampton County, Virginia on the Nottoway River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02047000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
21 ft
15,400 cfs
Moderate Flood
18 ft
8,980 cfs
Minor Flood
16 ft
6,050 cfs
Action Stage
14 ft
4,250 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
25.9 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
24.19 ft
Stage of the 25-year flood.
24 ft
Entrance road to public boat ramp, 300 yards west of the gauge on Carys Bridge Road, State Route 653, begins to flood.
21.9 ft
Stage of the 10-year flood.
20.13 ft
Stage of the 5-year flood.
20 ft
Water crosses Indian Town Road and US Highway 58 Business in Courtland.
19 ft
Sections of State Route 653, Carys Bridge Road are innundated, including areas 1/4 mile east of the bridge crossing the Nottoway River.
18.5 ft
Hancock Peanut Mill is affected in Courtland.
16 ft
Water begins to cover Old Forty Road, State Route 634, in Sussex County. Additionally, Peters Bridge boat landing and portions of the Chub Sandhill Natural Area Preserve begin to flood, approximately 5 miles upstream of gage.
14 ft
Public parking lot near boat ramp, 1000 ft upstream of gage, is flooded.
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 19, 1940 | 29.7 ft | 48,000 cfs |
| Aug 19, 1940 | 29.7 ft | 48,000 cfs |
| Sep 18, 1999 | 26.98 ft | 36,000 cfs |
| Sep 18, 1999 | 26.98 ft | 36,000 cfs |
| Sep 23, 2003 | 24.71 ft | 26,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SEBV2
River
Nottoway River
County
Southampton, VA
Coordinates
36.7703°N, 77.1664°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nottoway River near Sebrell?
The Nottoway River near Sebrell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02047000) 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 Sebrell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nottoway River near Sebrell is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
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Where is the Nottoway River near Sebrell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Southampton County, Virginia at coordinates 36.7703°N, 77.1664°W. USGS site number: 02047000. 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.