South River at Waynesboro near Lyndhurst Road
City of Waynesboro County, Virginia
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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