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SwedenChickahominy River near Providence Forge water level
River gauge, Chickahominy River, Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 102 cfs
- Water temperature
- 60 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Chickahominy River near Providence Forge, where the gauge shows 3.37 ft.
It is 5.63 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.49 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 5.63 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 2.81 ft – 3.37 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 60 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 12.58 ftSeptember 1, 2004
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 16.50 ft
- Water level reaches the bridge deck on the upstream side of the bridge on VA route 618 Adkins Rd.
- 16.20 ft
- River stage sensor operating limit
- 11.00 ft
- Adkins Rd is flood by 1 - 2 FT of water south of the gauge with one home surrounded by water.
- 9.50 ft
- Water is up to 1 FT deep in the garages of an auto parts business along Adkins Rd about 1/2 miles south of the river gauge. Parts of Adkins Rd begins to flood.
- 8.00 ft
- The river exceeds the banks in the vicinity of the gauge along Adkins Rd. Water begins to enter the back of the property of a nearby auto parts business.
- 3.37 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.58 ft | September 1, 2004 |
| 2 | 11.67 ft | August 15, 1955 |
| 3 | 11.29 ft | May 20, 2018 |
| 4 | 10.99 ft | February 27, 1979 |
| 5 | 10.95 ft | September 17, 1999 |
| 6 | 10.79 ft | July 25, 1969 |
| 7 | 10.62 ft | September 22, 2003 |
| 8 | 10.60 ft | July 21, 1945 |
| 9 | 10.36 ft | September 9, 2011 |
| 10 | 10.32 ft | November 15, 2009 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Chickahominy River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickahominy River at Chamberlayne Road near AtleeRiver gauge, Chickahominy River | 3.04 ft | No reference yet | −0.22 ft | 24 mi |
| Chickahominy River at RT 615 near Highland SpringsRiver gauge, Chickahominy River | 2.80 ft | No reference yet | +0.54 ft | 18 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totopotomoy Creek near StudleyRiver gauge, Totopotomoy Creek | 27.8 cfs | High | −7.5 cfs | 19 mi |
| Moncuin Creek below Us Highway 360 near ManquinRiver gauge, Moncuin Creek | 20.8 cfs | Normal | −8.5 cfs | 20 mi |
| Dragon Swamp at MascotRiver gauge, Dragon Swamp | 20.1 cfs | Normal | +0.4 cfs | 24 mi |
| Appomattox River at MatoacaRiver gauge, Appomattox River | 1.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 27 mi |
| Pamunkey River near HanoverRiver gauge, Pamunkey River | 221 cfs | Normal | −36.0 cfs | 27 mi |
| James River near RichmondRiver gauge, James River | 4.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 28 mi |
| James River and Kanawha Canal near RichmondCanal gauge, James River and Kanawha Canal | 150 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 30 mi |
| Blackwater River near DendronRiver gauge, Blackwater River | 31.86 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Chickahominy River near Providence Forge?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 5.63 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Chickahominy River near Providence Forge today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT, the water level was 3.37 ft. Up 0.49 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Chickahominy River near Providence Forge rising or falling?
Up 0.49 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Chickahominy River near Providence Forge normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Chickahominy River near Providence Forge?
The highest level on record is 12.58 ft on September 1, 2004.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02042500(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.43626, -77.06080(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.37 ft | 2026-10-19 04:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 102 cfs | 2026-10-19 04:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 60 °F | 2026-10-19 04:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Chickahominy River near Providence Forge (usgs:02042500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/chickahominy-river-near-providence-forge
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer