RIVER GAUGE · RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER
Rappahannock River at Tappahannock (IN MLLW)
Essex County, Virginia
Water level0.76 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:55 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action2.5 ft
Minor flood3 ft
Moderate flood3.5 ft
Major flood4 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 4 ft
Flood waters surround homes on River Place and Fort Lowry Lane. Homes along Shellfield Road and Coleman's Island Road become inaccessible due to high water.
- 3.5 ft
June Parker Marina flooded. Coleman's Island Road begins to flood. Homes on Island Farm become inaccessible due to high water across Island Farm Road. Homes become inaccessbile on River Place and Fort Lowry Lane due to high water.
- 3 ft
June Parker Marina begins to flood. Minor flooding occurs on Island Farm Road, River Place and Fort Lowry Lane.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2025 | 4.2 ft | — |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 4.04 ft | — |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 4 ft | — |
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