RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH RIVER
South River at Harriston
Augusta County, Virginia
Water level2.04 ft
Flow43 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood9.5 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Numerous homes are flooded, along with several roads and significant amounts of farmland.
- 15 ft
A large portion of Route 825 is flooded. Several homes are flooded nearby.
- 12 ft
Trixie Lane is flooded. Water approaches homes near the river.
- 11 ft
Water reaches a low spot on Route 625.
- 10 ft
The very end of Route 770 is flooded, along with nearby fields.
- 9.5 ft
Water begins to overflow into fields near the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1870 | 18.8 ft | — |
| Oct 31, 1877 | 18.8 ft | — |
| Oct 14, 1942 | 17.2 ft | 23,100 cfs |
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