RIVER GAUGE · RIVANNA RIVER
Rivanna River at Palmyra
Fluvanna County, Virginia
Water level2.29 ft
Flow61 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft9,540 cfs
Minor flood17 ft11,100 cfs
Moderate flood25 ft25,900 cfs
Major flood32 ft50,800 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 44.5 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
- 22 ft
Farmland flooded downstream, including a section of Carysbrook Road.
- 18 ft
River out of banks at Palmyra with flooding of town boat launch and upstream at Crofton Boat Ramp.
- 17 ft
Bankfull and flood stage. Overflow begins on right bank, affecting adjacent farmland and floodplain
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1969 | 39.85 ft | 86,000 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 37.34 ft | 73,400 cfs |
| Oct 15, 1942 | 36.5 ft | 78,000 cfs |
More on Rivanna River
DownstreamJames River (VA) at Cartersville
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