River stage
Buena Vista, Maury River
- River level
- 2.26 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.16 ft
- Recent high
- 2.86 ft
- Recent low
- 0.95 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BVSV2
- 30-day change
- +1.21 ft
- Average
- 1.20 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 31.23 ft
In brief
The Maury River at Buena Vista, VA read 2.26 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.74 ft below action stage. That is 1.21 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BVSV2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31.23 ft | 1969-08-20 |
| 2 | 26.30 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 3 | 19.48 ft | 1995-06-28 |
| 4 | 18.99 ft | 1992-04-22 |
| 5 | 18.90 ft | 1996-09-07 |
| 6 | 18.28 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 7 | 17.95 ft | 1995-06-23 |
| 8 | 17.68 ft | 1961-10-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
One industry (bonded fibers) begins moving equipment.
- 17.00 ft
Some areas of city (along left bank) experience overflow.
- 19.00 ft
Evacuation of campers/recreational interests in city park.
- 21.00 ft
Water overflows railroad bed, allowing for extensive flooding.
- 29.00 ft
Buena Vista municipal buildings and downtown areas inundated.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Maury River flooding at Buena Vista?
No. The Maury River at Buena Vista is at 2.26 ft, 10.74 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Buena Vista?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 19 ft and major flooding 21 ft.
What is the highest the Maury River has been at Buena Vista?
The highest crest on record is 31.23 ft, on 1969-08-20.
Is the Maury River high or low right now at Buena Vista?
At 2.26 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BVSV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02024000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.