South River at Vesuvius Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

This is an NWS forecast point (LID: VSUV2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

FLOOD STAGES

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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Minor Flood

7 ft

Action Stage

6 ft

Low-Water Impacts

5 ft

Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.

3 ft

Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant

What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.

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About This Gauge

NWS LID

VSUV2

River

South River

County

Rockbridge, VA

Coordinates

37.9150°N, 79.1942°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of South River at Vesuvius?

The South River at Vesuvius gauge is maintained by USGS 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 River at Vesuvius?

The NWS-defined flood stage for South River at Vesuvius is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when South River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South River at Vesuvius 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 River at Vesuvius gauge located?

The gauge is located in Rockbridge County, Virginia at coordinates 37.9150°N, 79.1942°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the VDEM Flood Intel Unit

South River at Vesuvius Water Level & Flood Stage.