River stage
Rappahannock River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Rappahannock River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Rappahannock River levels, gauge by gauge
The Rappahannock River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg | 3.72 ft | normal, rising |
| Fredericksburg | 6.49 ft | below flood stage |
| Remington | 5.06 ft | normal, rising |
| Tappahannock | 2.14 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Rappahannock River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Fredericksburg, VA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Cedar Run 3 gauges
- Potomac River 12 gauges
- Rivanna River 1 gauge
- James River (VA) 15 gauges
- South Fork Shenandoah River 3 gauges
- Cedar Creek (VA) 1 gauge
- Nottoway River 6 gauges
- Blackwater River (VA) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rappahannock River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Rappahannock River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Rappahannock River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Fredericksburg is at 3.72 ft; Remington is at 5.06 ft; Tappahannock is at 2.14 ft.
Where is the Rappahannock River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Rappahannock River 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.