Rappahannock River above Fredericksburg
Spotsylvania County, Virginia
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What floods at each level
- 23 ft
Water covers significant sections of River Road. Multiple structures upstream of Fredericksburg area also affected. Downstream, significant flooding is likely in the city of Fredericksburg.
- 20 ft
Water is above the top of the first floor at a riverside wedding venue upstream of Fredericksburg.
- 16 ft
Water begins to cover River Road upstream of the city of Fredericksburg. Structures near the Motts Run boat landing are flooded.
- 13 ft
Water covers the Riverside Trail off River Road upstream of Fredericksburg. Water also enters a building at a riverside wedding venue, and begins to cover the parking lot at the Motts Run boat landing.
- 12 ft
Water begins to cover grassy areas near the mouth of Motts Run.
- 10 ft
Water exceeds bankfull upstream of the tidal interface, but no property is affected.
- 3.2 ft
The Friends of the Rappahannock recommend that river levels greater than this are unsafe to recreation.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 1942 | 25.9 ft | 140,000 cfs |
| Apr 25, 1937 | 25.14 ft | 134,000 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 22.56 ft | 107,000 cfs |
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