Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg
Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in City of Fredercksbrg County, Virginia on the Rappahannock River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: FEDV2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
28.5 ft
Moderate Flood
20.5 ft
Minor Flood
15.5 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
55.5 ft
Water reaches the higher bluffs in lower Fredericksburg, allowing it to move further inland. At least 70 city blocks are flooded, with significant inundation of buildings occurring. Hundreds of structures and dozens of roads are affected.
44.5 ft
A significant flood is occurring in Fredericksburg. Almost all of Caroline Street is underwater, along with Sophia Street, and numerous cross streets between the two. At least 20 city blocks are flooded. Hundreds of buildings are affected in Fredericksburg, and several homes are flooded on the east side of the river. Further inland from the river, water is approaching Princess Anne Street in spots. Water also approaches the Route 3 bridge over the river.
40.5 ft
Caroline Street in Fredericksburg is flooded between Amelia and Wolfe streets. All of Sophia Street is flooded. Dozens of buildings are flooded, including some homes.
33.5 ft
Water completely covers Sophia Street between Wolfe Street and Amelia Street. Numerous buildings are flooded in this area. Water also begins to approach homes on the east side of the river, including near Tylerton.
28.5 ft
Water reaches several buildings in the City of Fredericksburg, along with multiple parking lots. The Fredericksburg City Dock is under nearly 15 feet of water.
24.5 ft
Half the municipal lot on Sophia Street is closed. The Executive Plaza lot off Sophia Street also floods. The intersection of Naomi Road and Dairy Lane begins to flood.
22.5 ft
Water reaches the municipal lot on Sophia Street. Naomi Road is flooded.
20.5 ft
Water reaches some parking lots near the river in the city of Fredericksburg. Two homes on Sophia Street are flooded.
19.5 ft
A home on River Road on the Stafford County side of the river is flooded.
17.5 ft
Old Mill Park in Fredericksburg can no longer be accessed by car due to flooding.
16.5 ft
Water begins to reach River Road on the east side of the river. The Old Mill Park Maintenance Facility is flooded.
15.5 ft
Water enters a basement at a home near Fredericksburg City Dock. Old Mill Park begins to flood and will be closed. Water enters a guest house off Caroline Street.
12.5 ft
City Dock in Fredericksburg is closed. Access to the dock and boat ramp are affected due to flooding.
10.5 ft
Water reaches the waterfront at Fredericksburg City Dock.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 1942 | 42.6 ft | — |
| Oct 15, 1942 | 42.6 ft | — |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 39.1 ft | — |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 39.1 ft | — |
| Apr 25, 1937 | 38.1 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
FEDV2
River
Rappahannock River
County
City of Fredercksbrg, VA
Coordinates
38.3049°N, 77.4562°W
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What is the current water level of Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg?
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What is flood stage for Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg is 15.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20.5 feet, and major flooding at 28.5 feet.
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Where is the Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in City of Fredercksbrg County, Virginia at coordinates 38.3049°N, 77.4562°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: State of Virginia
- Gauge reading affected by tides.
- Stage may be affected by ice.