River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RICV2
In brief
The James River at Richmond Locks, VA read -0.59 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.59 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RICV2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.50 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 2 | 30.76 ft | 1985-11-07 |
| 3 | 28.60 ft | 1969-08-22 |
| 4 | 26.50 ft | 1936-03-30 |
| 5 | 25.20 ft | 1937-04-27 |
| 6 | 24.20 ft | 1972-10-07 |
| 7 | 23.75 ft | 1996-09-08 |
| 8 | 23.65 ft | 1935-09-07 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Minor flooding begins.
The Ancarrow's Boat Landing is closed at this level.
Rocketts Landing Park and the Virginia Capital Trail begin to flood.
Water covers Wharf Street and enters the Tunnel Building.
The main access into the waste water treatment plant is flooded from Maury Street into Brander Street.
Moderate flooding begins, Brander Street is closed.
Tredegar Street is closed.
Mayo Bridge is closed.
Intersection of 21st Street and Cary street is closed.
Major flooding begins.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The James River at Richmond Locks is at -0.59 ft, 6.59 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6 ft, minor flooding 8 ft, moderate flooding 19 ft and major flooding 28 ft.
The highest crest on record is 36.5 ft, on 1972-06-23.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RICV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02037705). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.