Minor Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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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.
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
16 ft
Agricultural fields, including sod farm, downstream of gage begin to flood.
15 ft
Boat ramp parking lot, 200 ft upstream of gage begins to flood.
12 ft
Water begins to flood lowlands downstream of gage in the vicinity of VA routes 686 and 667.
11 ft
Lowest areas of a couple fairways of golf course downstream of gage begin to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 1969 | 24.99 ft | 17,100 cfs |
| Aug 14, 1928 | 24 ft | 14,500 cfs |
| Apr 27, 1937 | 22.77 ft | 13,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
AHLV2
River
South Anna River
County
Hanover, VA
Coordinates
37.7967°N, 77.5492°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Anna River near Ashland?
The South Anna River near Ashland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01672500) 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 South Anna River near Ashland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Anna River near Ashland is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when South Anna River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Anna River near Ashland to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the South Anna River near Ashland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hanover County, Virginia at coordinates 37.7967°N, 77.5492°W. USGS site number: 01672500. 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.