Major Flood
25 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Water reaches the bridge over the Rappahannock on James Madison Street.
25 ft
Portions of downtown Remington, near the railroad tracks, begin to flood. Once water breaches the railroad tracks, major flooding begins in portions of the city. Kellys Ford Road begins to flood on the Culpeper County side of the river.
20 ft
A few homes south of Remington are flooded along with adjacent roads.
18 ft
Water approaches homes south of Remington and covers the parking area at the Kellys Ford boat ramp.
15 ft
Tin Pot Run Road and Sumerduck Road near Remington are flooded.
14 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramp at Kellys Ford.
12 ft
Due to backwater effects on Tin Pot Run, water may begin to cover portions of Tin Pot Run Road and Sumerduck Road near Remington.
10 ft
Farmland south of Remington begins to flood.
8 ft
The left bank of the river begins to overflow near Remington.
5 ft
The Friends of the Rappahannock recommend that river levels greater than this are unsafe for recreational use.
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 | 30 ft | 90,000 cfs |
| Apr 25, 1937 | 29.2 ft | — |
| Jun 1, 1889 | 26.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RENV2
River
Rappahannock River
County
Fauquier, VA
Coordinates
38.5306°N, 77.8139°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rappahannock River at Remington?
The Rappahannock River at Remington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01664000) 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 Rappahannock River at Remington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rappahannock River at Remington is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rappahannock River rises?
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Where is the Rappahannock River at Remington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fauquier County, Virginia at coordinates 38.5306°N, 77.8139°W. USGS site number: 01664000. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.