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Rappahannock River at Remington water level

River gauge, Rappahannock River, Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.45ft Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
355 cfs
10 20 30 Highest onrecord 30.00 ft Minor floodstage 15.00 ft

History

3.63.8ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 213.63.8ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.60 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:56 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Rappahannock River at Remington, where the gauge shows 3.45 ft.

It is 11.55 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.15 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.60 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. The 30-day range is 3.45 ft – 3.96 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record
30.00 ftOctober 16, 1942
Forecast peak
3.60 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 15.00 ft.

What happens at each level

33.00 ft
Water reaches the bridge over the Rappahannock on James Madison Street.
25.00 ft
Portions of downtown Remington, near the railroad tracks, begin to flood. Once water breaches the railroad tracks, major flooding begins in portions of the city. Kellys Ford Road begins to flood on the Culpeper County side of the river.
20.00 ft
A few homes south of Remington are flooded along with adjacent roads.
18.00 ft
Water approaches homes south of Remington and covers the parking area at the Kellys Ford boat ramp.
15.00 ft
Tin Pot Run Road and Sumerduck Road near Remington are flooded.
14.00 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramp at Kellys Ford.
12.00 ft
Due to backwater effects on Tin Pot Run, water may begin to cover portions of Tin Pot Run Road and Sumerduck Road near Remington.
10.00 ft
Farmland south of Remington begins to flood.
8.00 ft
The left bank of the river begins to overflow near Remington.
5.00 ft
The Friends of the Rappahannock recommend that river levels greater than this are unsafe for recreational use.
3.45 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: 26 %.

RankLevelDate
130.00 ftOctober 16, 1942
229.20 ftApril 26, 1937
326.70 ftJune 2, 1889
424.82 ftJune 22, 1972
524.04 ftSeptember 7, 1996
623.52 ftAugust 18, 1955
723.30 ftJune 23, 2018
821.97 ftOctober 10, 1976
921.96 ftMarch 5, 1993
1021.21 ftFebruary 15, 1984

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:25 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Rappahannock River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Rappahannock River near FredericksburgRiver gauge, Rappahannock River 2.47 ft Below flood stage −0.16 ft 22 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Hazel River at RixeyvilleRiver gauge, Hazel River 3.47 ft Below flood stage −0.12 ft 9 mi
Cedar Run near CatlettRiver gauge, Cedar Run 2.49 ft Below flood stage −0.12 ft 13 mi
Rapidan River near CulpeperRiver gauge, Rapidan River 0.95 ft Below flood stage −0.08 ft 15 mi
Battle Run near Laurel MillsRiver gauge, Battle Run 1.52 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 17 mi
Aquia Creek near GarrisonvilleRiver gauge, Aquia Creek 0.53 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 21 mi
Robinson River near Locust DaleRiver gauge, Robinson River 2.24 ft Below flood stage −0.08 ft 21 mi
South F Quantico Creek near Independent HillRiver gauge, South F Quantico Creek 2.88 ft Below flood stage −0.08 ft 21 mi
Po River near SpotsylvaniaRiver gauge, Po River 31.4 cfs High −20.5 cfs 27 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Rappahannock River at Remington?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 11.55 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 Rappahannock River at Remington today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:15 AM EDT, the water level was 3.45 ft. Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Rappahannock River at Remington rising or falling?

Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Rappahannock River at Remington normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rappahannock River at Remington?

The highest level on record is 30.00 ft on October 16, 1942.

Is Rappahannock River at Remington expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.60 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:01664000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
38.53060, -77.81359 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 3.45 ft 2026-10-19 13:15 Provisional
Flow 355 cfs 2026-10-19 13:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Rappahannock River at Remington (usgs:01664000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/rappahannock-river-at-remington

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