Major Flood
15 ft
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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
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DOOV2
River
South River
County
City of Waynesboro, VA
Coordinates
38.0886°N, 78.8772°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South River near Dooms?
The South River near Dooms gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01626850) 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 near Dooms?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South River near Dooms is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when South River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South River near Dooms 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 near Dooms gauge located?
The gauge is located in City of Waynesboro County, Virginia at coordinates 38.0886°N, 78.8772°W. USGS site number: 01626850. 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.