River stage
Catlett, Cedar Run
- River level
- 3.62 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.49 ft
- Recent high
- 6.19 ft
- Recent low
- 1.95 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CDRV2
- 30-day change
- +1.55 ft
- Average
- 2.21 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 27.66 ft
In brief
The Cedar Run at Catlett, VA read 3.62 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.38 ft below action stage. That is 1.55 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CDRV2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.66 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 2 | 22.00 ft | 1942-10-15 |
| 3 | 18.20 ft | 2013-07-12 |
| 4 | 17.58 ft | 1992-12-11 |
| 5 | 17.25 ft | 1955-06-08 |
| 6 | 17.06 ft | 1976-10-09 |
| 7 | 16.95 ft | 2008-05-12 |
| 8 | 16.50 ft | 1956-07-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 8.00 ft
Water overflows the banks into lowlands.
- 15.00 ft
Water approaches a low spot on Flatwood Lane near Catlett.
- 21.00 ft
The bridge over Cedar Run on Route 806 floods, and water enters structures nearby.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cedar Run flooding at Catlett?
No. The Cedar Run at Catlett is at 3.62 ft, 4.38 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Catlett?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 15 ft and moderate flooding 21 ft.
What is the highest the Cedar Run has been at Catlett?
The highest crest on record is 27.66 ft, on 1972-06-22.
Is the Cedar Run high or low right now at Catlett?
At 3.62 ft it is higher than 97% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CDRV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01656000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.