River stage
Cedar Run
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the Cedar Run reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Cedar Run levels, gauge by gauge
The Cedar Run is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
Recent levels on the Cedar Run
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Catlett, VA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Rappahannock River 4 gauges
- Potomac River 12 gauges
- South Fork Shenandoah River 3 gauges
- Cedar Creek (VA) 1 gauge
- Rivanna River 1 gauge
- James River (VA) 15 gauges
- Maury River 3 gauges
- Nottoway River 6 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cedar Run flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Cedar Run is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Cedar Run?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Aden is at 2.90 ft; Catlett is at 3.62 ft.
Where is the Cedar Run measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Cedar Run in Virginia.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.