Major Flood
27 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.
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Water begins to overtop Toshes Road bridge (Route 605).
22 ft
Water reaches underside of Toshes Road bridge (route 605).
19 ft
Water reaches Graves Bridge Rd. (Route 990) downstream from gage.
16 ft
Pigg River Rd. (Route 771) closed due to backup flooding along Fryingpan Creek upstream from Toshes Bridge.
14 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins.
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 7, 1987 | 31.12 ft | 65,600 cfs |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 27.32 ft | 33,700 cfs |
| Jun 28, 1995 | 26 ft | 28,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SANV2
River
Pigg River
County
Pittsylvania, VA
Coordinates
36.9458°N, 79.5250°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pigg River near Sandy Level?
The Pigg River near Sandy Level gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02058400) 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 Pigg River near Sandy Level?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pigg River near Sandy Level is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pigg River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Pigg River near Sandy Level 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 Pigg River near Sandy Level gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia at coordinates 36.9458°N, 79.5250°W. USGS site number: 02058400. 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