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SwedenMeherrin River at Emporia water level
River gauge, Meherrin River, Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 49.3 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.20 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:35 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Meherrin River at Emporia, where the gauge shows 2.25 ft.
It is 20.75 ft below the flood stage of 23.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.20 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.22 ft – 2.28 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 31.50 ftAugust 17, 1940
- Forecast peak
- 2.20 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 23.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 36.10 ft
- River stage sensor operating limit
- 36.00 ft
- Water begins to significantly impact the bottom of the Interstate 95 bridge deck and is level with the Main Street bridge deck. Businesses along Main Street from West End Boulevard south to Battery Avenue are inundated.
- 34.00 ft
- Water begins to flow across the Hicksford Ave Bridge. Businesses along Main Street from West End Boulevard south to Battery Avenue begin to flood. Businesses along Main Street from West End Boulevard south to Battery Avenue begin to flood.
- 33.50 ft
- Water reaches the intersection of Center St and High St.
- 31.00 ft
- Water begins to impact the North Main Street approach to the Meherrin River bridge and also the businesses along Main Street south of Jarrett Street.
- 30.00 ft
- Water reaches the entrance to Meherrin River Park along Hicksford Ave.
- 29.00 ft
- Water begins to cover the South Main Street approach to the bridge by the USPS office.
- 25.00 ft
- Homes on Center St between Cleveland Ave and Monroe St are inundated. Homes along Meherrin Park Rd begin to flood.
- 24.00 ft
- Portions of Center St begin to flood and some residential areas are threatened.
- 23.00 ft
- Flood waters infiltrate sewer system. The parking lot next to the ball fields in EGRA Park begins to flood.
- 20.00 ft
- Water reaches the top of the boat ramp in the Meherrin River Park/EGRA Park.
- 19.00 ft
- Water covers the walking bridge in the Meherrin River Park.
- 2.25 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 | 31.50 ft | August 17, 1940 |
| 2 | 28.00 ft | August 28, 1908 |
| 3 | 27.38 ft | October 8, 1972 |
| 4 | 26.62 ft | April 29, 1978 |
| 5 | 26.59 ft | October 26, 1971 |
| 6 | 26.33 ft | September 16, 1999 |
| 7 | 26.00 ft | April 27, 1928 |
| 8 | 25.74 ft | November 6, 1985 |
| 9 | 25.56 ft | May 28, 2003 |
| 10 | 25.36 ft | October 14, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Meherrin River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meherrin River at RT 637 near South HillRiver gauge, Meherrin River | 25.8 cfs | Normal | +1.4 cfs | 33 mi |
| Meherrin River near LawrencevilleRiver gauge, Meherrin River | 1.61 ft | Below flood stage | +0.10 ft | 16 mi |
| Meherrin River near Bryants CornerRiver gauge, Meherrin River | 57.6 cfs | Low | +4.9 cfs | 13 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottoway River at Route 609 near McKenneyRiver gauge, Nottoway River | 2.08 ft | Below flood stage | +1.91 ft | 16 mi |
| Nottoway River near Stony CreekRiver gauge, Nottoway River | 2.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 16 mi |
| Roanoke River at Roanoke RapidsRiver gauge, Roanoke River | 2.62 ft | Very low | +0.04 ft | 17 mi |
| Nottoway River near SebrellRiver gauge, Nottoway River | 3.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 21 mi |
| Nottoway River near RawlingsRiver gauge, Nottoway River | 2.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Roanoke River at HalifaxRiver gauge, Roanoke River | 16.74 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 25 mi |
| Stony Creek near DinwiddieRiver gauge, Stony Creek | 4.5 cfs | Low | +1.0 cfs | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Meherrin River at Emporia?
The official flood stage is 23.00 ft. The level is currently 20.75 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 Meherrin River at Emporia today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.25 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Meherrin River at Emporia rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Meherrin River at Emporia normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Meherrin River at Emporia?
The highest level on record is 31.50 ft on August 17, 1940.
Is Meherrin River at Emporia expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.20 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02052000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.69015, -77.54054(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 | 2.25 ft | 2026-10-19 15:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 49.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 15:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Meherrin River at Emporia (usgs:02052000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/meherrin-river-at-emporia
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