RIVER GAUGE · POTTS CREEK
Potts Creek near Covington
Alleghany County, Virginia
Water level1.98 ft
Flow21 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft3,130 cfs
Minor flood9 ft5,810 cfs
Moderate flood11 ft9,290 cfs
Major flood13 ft13,600 cfs
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 1985 | 13.46 ft | 15,400 cfs |
| Jun 20, 1972 | 12.33 ft | 12,400 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2004 | 11.65 ft | 10,700 cfs |
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