Maury River near Buena Vista water level

Name: Maury River near Buena Vista water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Maury River, Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.57ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 02:55 AM EDT (12 min ago)

Flow: 161 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.40 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Maury River near Buena Vista is at 1.57 ft, in the normal range.

It is 15.43 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.40 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.57 ft and 1.79 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 31.23 ftAugust 20, 1969
Lowest on record: 0.30 ftDecember 15, 1946
Forecast peak: 1.60 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Maury River near Buena Vista

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 17.00 ft, 15.43 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

29.00 ft: Buena Vista municipal buildings and downtown areas inundated.
21.00 ft: Water overflows railroad bed, allowing for extensive flooding.
19.00 ft: Evacuation of campers/recreational interests in city park.
17.00 ft: Some areas of city (along left bank) experience overflow.
13.00 ft: One industry (bonded fibers) begins moving equipment.
1.57 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	31.23 ft	August 20, 1969
2	26.30 ft	November 5, 1985
3	19.48 ft	June 28, 1995
4	18.99 ft	April 22, 1992
5	18.90 ft	September 7, 1996
6	18.28 ft	January 19, 1996
7	17.95 ft	June 23, 1995
8	17.68 ft	October 21, 1961
9	17.10 ft	June 21, 1972
10	16.20 ft	September 10, 1950

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:35 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 66%

Map

Other gauges on the Maury River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Maury River at Rockbridge BathsRiver gauge, Maury River	90.1 cfs	Normal	−13.9 cfs	10 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Kerrs Creek near LexingtonRiver gauge, Kerrs Creek	2.61 ft	Below flood stage	±0	5.2 mi
Pedlar River at Forest Road near Buena VistaRiver gauge, Pedlar River	5.3 cfs	Low	−0.3 cfs	8 mi
James River at Blue Ridge Pkwy near Big IslandRiver gauge, James River	1,180 cfs	Normal	−190.0 cfs	14 mi
Calfpasture River above Mill Creek at GoshenRiver gauge, Calfpasture River	1.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	17 mi
James River at Holcomb RockRiver gauge, James River	4.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	19 mi
Cowpasture River near Clifton ForgeRiver gauge, Cowpasture River	1.96 ft	Below flood stage	−0.17 ft	20 mi
Piney River at Piney RiverRiver gauge, Piney River	2.29 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	20 mi
James River at Lick RunRiver gauge, James River	2.28 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	21 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Maury River near Buena Vista?

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 15.43 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 Maury River near Buena Vista today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:55 AM EDT, the water level was 1.57 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Maury River near Buena Vista rising or falling?

Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Maury River near Buena Vista normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Maury River near Buena Vista?

The highest level on record is 31.23 ft on August 20, 1969. The lowest is 0.30 ft on December 15, 1946.

Is Maury River near Buena Vista expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.40 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02024000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 37.76263, -79.39143 (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	1.57 ft	2026-10-20 06:55	Provisional
Flow	161 cfs	2026-10-20 06:55	Provisional

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