Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
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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.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
A large portion of downtown Waynesboro is flooded, including water over several bridges in town and many feet of water flooding areas between Meadowbrook Road and Fifth Street.
13 ft
Numerous homes and businesses in Waynesboro are flooded, along with many roads.
11 ft
Significant portions of downtown Waynesboro are flooded.
10 ft
Portions of the Club Court neighborhood, Rife Road, and Shore Road, along with nearby homes, are flooded. Water also reaches low lying areas of downtown Waynesboro.
9.5 ft
Portions of the Club Court neighborhood begin to flood.
9 ft
Low portions of Meadowbrook Road and Arch Avenue begin to flood.
6 ft
Water begins to overflow the banks into low lying areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 1985 | 15.3 ft | 17,500 cfs |
| Aug 19, 1969 | 15.27 ft | 17,400 cfs |
| Oct 14, 1942 | 14.3 ft | 14,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WAYV2
River
South River
County
City of Waynesboro, VA
Coordinates
38.0575°N, 78.9083°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South River at Waynesboro near Lyndhurst Road?
The South River at Waynesboro near Lyndhurst Road gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01626000) 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 Waynesboro near Lyndhurst Road?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South River at Waynesboro near Lyndhurst Road is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 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 Waynesboro near Lyndhurst Road 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 Waynesboro near Lyndhurst Road gauge located?
The gauge is located in City of Waynesboro County, Virginia at coordinates 38.0575°N, 78.9083°W. USGS site number: 01626000. 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.