Jackson River near Bacova water level

Name: Jackson River near Bacova water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Jackson River, Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.53ft Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 10:30 PM EDT (56 min ago)

Flow: 88.0 cfs
Water temperature: 54 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Jackson River near Bacova reads 3.53 ft, a normal level.

It is 6.47 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.20 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.53 ft and 4.12 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 54 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 22.25 ftNovember 4, 1985

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 10.00 ft, still 6.47 ft away.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft: Some homes near the river begin to be affected.
10.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding begins.
7.00 ft: Low water bridge upstream of gage is flooded.
3.53 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	22.25 ft	November 4, 1985
2	17.94 ft	January 19, 1996
3	14.65 ft	November 19, 2003
4	13.88 ft	December 26, 1973
5	13.39 ft	April 5, 1977
6	12.66 ft	April 16, 1993
7	12.30 ft	March 2, 2007
8	12.29 ft	April 16, 2018
9	12.26 ft	January 26, 1978
10	11.86 ft	January 15, 1995

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:38 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min First quarter 55%

Map

Other gauges on the Jackson River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Jackson River below Gathright Dam near Hot SpringsRiver gauge, Jackson River	200 cfs	Normal	±0	7 mi
Jackson River at Falling SpringRiver gauge, Jackson River	3.65 ft	No reference yet	−0.02 ft	13 mi
Jackson River below Dunlap Creek at CovingtonRiver gauge, Jackson River	4.88 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	19 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Back Creek near Mountain GroveRiver gauge, Back Creek	2.88 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	2.1 mi
Back Creek at SunriseRiver gauge, Back Creek	4.17 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	11 mi
Little Back Creek near SunriseRiver gauge, Little Back Creek	6.4 cfs	High	−1.0 cfs	12 mi
Knapp Creek near MarlintonRiver gauge, Knapp Creek	3.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	13 mi
Back Creek near SunriseRiver gauge, Back Creek	1.62 ft	Below flood stage	−0.16 ft	15 mi
Greenbrier River at BuckeyeRiver gauge, Greenbrier River	3.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.27 ft	17 mi
Cowpasture River near Clifton ForgeRiver gauge, Cowpasture River	2.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.26 ft	19 mi
Dunlap Creek near CovingtonRiver gauge, Dunlap Creek	1.66 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	19 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Jackson River near Bacova?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 6.47 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 Jackson River near Bacova today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 10:30 PM EDT, the water level was 3.53 ft. Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Jackson River near Bacova rising or falling?

Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Jackson River near Bacova normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Jackson River near Bacova?

The highest level on record is 22.25 ft on November 4, 1985.

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:02011400 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.04235, -79.88144 (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	3.53 ft	2026-10-19 02:30	Provisional
Flow	88.0 cfs	2026-10-19 02:30	Provisional
Water temperature	54 °F	2026-10-19 02:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Jackson River near Bacova (usgs:02011400). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/jackson-river-near-bacova

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer