South River near Dooms
City of Waynesboro County, Virginia
The past week
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- 15 ft
A park near the river on the north side of Waynesboro is completely flooded. Widespread lowland flooding is occurring throughout the city and points northward, with buildings and roads flooded.
- 13 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring south of this location in the City of Waynesboro. Water is approaching Riverside Drive and an industrial area upstream, and buildings near the creek at Dooms Crossing.
- 11 ft
Agricultural flooding is occurring near the river. Livestock should be moved to higher ground. Flooding is occurring in the city of Waynesboro to the south.
- 9 ft
Fields on the north side of Waynesboro begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 1996 | 14.25 ft | 21,100 cfs |
| Nov 3, 1985 | 14.03 ft | 19,100 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2018 | 12.97 ft | 15,736 cfs |
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