River stage
Rivanna River
- River level
- 3.96 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Rivanna River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Rivanna River level at Palmyra
The Rivanna River is measured in one place, at Palmyra, VA. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Palmyra | 3.96 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Rivanna River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Palmyra, VA.
Other rivers nearby
- James River (VA) 15 gauges
- Rappahannock River 4 gauges
- South Fork Shenandoah River 3 gauges
- Maury River 3 gauges
- Cedar Run 3 gauges
- Cowpasture River 2 gauges
- Nottoway River 6 gauges
- Cedar Creek (VA) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rivanna River flooding right now?
No. The Rivanna River is below flood stage at Palmyra, VA, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Rivanna River?
The Rivanna River is at 3.96 ft at Palmyra, VA, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Rivanna River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Rivanna River, at Palmyra, VA.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Rivanna River it is set for the gauge at Palmyra, VA, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. 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.