Major Flood
20 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30.9 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
28 ft
Bridge across US Highway 301 begins to flood.
23 ft
Several homes just south of the gage, along US Highway 301 begin to flood.
17 ft
Jarratt boat ramp, approximately 5 miles upstream, has water completely covering the concrete boat launch area.
16 ft
Lowlands between the town of Stony Creek and VA Route 640, along both sides of VA Route 40, are flooded. Also, flood waters from the Nottoway River back up into Stony Creek and flood Main Street between Hailfax Road and Cedar Road.
15 ft
Minor flooding of lowlands begins in vicinity of the gage and downstream along VA Route 40.
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 16, 1940 | 23.66 ft | 25,200 cfs |
| Oct 6, 1972 | 21.69 ft | 20,800 cfs |
| Sep 17, 1999 | 21.28 ft | 12,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nottoway River near Stony Creek?
The Nottoway River near Stony Creek gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02045500) 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 Stony Creek?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nottoway River near Stony Creek is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Nottoway River rises?
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Where is the Nottoway River near Stony Creek gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sussex County, Virginia at coordinates 36.9000°N, 77.4000°W. USGS site number: 02045500. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.